1. a heavy, sturdy work shoe or boot, typically ankle-high

Examples

• The construction worker laced up his brogans before heading to the job site.
• She wore thick wool socks inside her brogans to keep her feet warm.
• The old farmer’s brogans were caked with mud from the fields.
• He preferred brogans over sneakers for outdoor work.
• The leather brogans provided good ankle support on the rocky terrain.
• Her grandfather’s worn brogans sat by the back door.