brollies

Portable precipitation covers

Brollies is the plural of brolly, British informal for umbrella: Don't forget your brollies, it's meant to rain.

The word is casual and affectionate, the sort of thing you'd hear in everyday British conversation rather than formal speech.

raingear

parasol

Handheld shade device

raincoat · galoshes · wellies · mackintosh · anorak · slicker · poncho · rain hat · weatherproof · wet-weather

parts

canopy

Overhead protective covering

runner · shaft · rib · frame · stretcher · finial · notch · cap · joint · fabric

weather

rain

Water dropping from clouds

precipitation · storm · squall · monsoon · cloudburst · sprinkle · mizzle · thunderstorm · wet · overcast

portable

compact

Tightly packed together

retractable · lightweight · pocket-sized · travel-sized · miniature · packable · carriable · stowable · convenient · handy

function

shield

Handheld defensive armor

shade · guard · barrier · deflect · repel · block · overhead · portable · handheld · open

fashion

accessory

Supplementary addition

chic · elegant · patterned · printed · colorful · coordinated · statement piece · trendy · bespoke · decorative

Opposites
rain protection gear type

brolliesmackintoshes

Rubberized waterproof overcoats

raincoats · anoraks · cagoules · ponchos · waterproofs

Family

umbrella, brolly

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G