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sunshade

noun

Definition of sunshade

as in umbrella

a covering used to protect against sun exposure They spent a relaxing afternoon sipping iced tea under the sunshade.

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Recent Examples of sunshade The sunshade on her stroller had gotten twisted around its thin chrome bars, reminding me of the pontoon that had been torn off. — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 Aerial footage showed that the truck's front window was blocked by a sunshade. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 May 2026 Second-row passengers are treated to heated seats and sunshades, while tri-zone climate control keeps everyone comfortable. — Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Only clear lenses are available, but Even offers clip-on sunshades in gray, brown, or green for $99 each. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshade

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umbrella

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Some beachgoers have lamented that Laguna Beach’s policy is too restrictive, and that long days spent on the sand require more shade than a small umbrella provides, particularly for families with small children.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
While umbrellas covered a separate seating areas, the seats closest to the stage remain fully exposed.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

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