brogues

Example Sentences

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The manager pieced together a full ensemble of kilt, jacket, sporran, hose and brogues.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

Footwear consisted of slip-on heels in bright colours, studded pumps as well as all black brogues.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023

At close to three hours, “Braveheart” is a great big chunk of brogues and pillaging and whooping.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2023

He might have selected any option from the banquet of contemporary pieties and shown Finch stomping it with her sensible brogues.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2022

A thick red carpet sucks at the soles of Werner’s brogues; electric bulbs burn in a chandelier above the table; roses twine across the wallpaper.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr