parasol

noun

par·​a·​sol ˈper-ə-ˌsȯl 

-ˌsäl,

ˈpa-rə-

: a lightweight umbrella used as a sunshade

Examples of parasol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The glittering Riviera glints with coastal glamour—here, sunbathers recline on pebbled beaches, yachts bob in turquoise harbors, and rosé flows beneath striped parasols. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Combat is a big focus, with a host of available weapons – ranging from a simple sword to a machine gun-like magical parasol – and a wide variety of hand-to-hand mystical martial arts. —Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025

One photo showed the 43-year-old posing in a dapper tuxedo while holding a parasol. —Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 July 2025

Burberry has also done a takeover of The Standard in Ibiza, whipping up its signature check in yellow for parasols, loungers and cushions. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "screen or canopy shielding from the sun," going back to Middle French, borrowed from Italian parasole, from para "(it) shields, keeps out" (3rd singular present of parare "to prepare, adorn, avert, shield") + sole "sun," going back to Latin sōl — more at parry, solar

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

parasol

noun

para·​sol

ˈpar-ə-ˌsȯl

: a light umbrella for protection against the sun