noun / adjective
umbrella
um-BREL-uh/ʌmˈbrelə/
An overhead canopy sheltering what is beneath.
The father and child shelter together beneath the umbrella.
Etymology
The pieces suggest a “little shade”: the object originally served as a portable sunshade. Its use as shelter from rain extended the same protective function.
In context
you have to avoid the sun harsh Sun use an umbrella uh you know wear full sleeves clothing
More examples
- A large patio umbrella shades our lunch table.
- Several local charities work under the umbrella of one organization.
- “Footwear” is an umbrella term for shoes, boots, and sandals.
Forms
umbrella · umbrellas