sunshade

Definition of sunshadenext
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 These are called sunshades, and they're meant to prevent UV rays and heat from overloading the inside of your vehicle. Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025 After testing wraps up, the sunshade will be briefly removed to allow engineers to join Roman’s inner and outer assemblies—a key step toward completing the full observatory. Victoria Corless, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Khloé, 41, also rocked a pair of black sunshades, though the Good American businesswoman chose pretty in pink over a dark-colored dress. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 July 2025 Value: Purchasing a sunshade shouldn’t break the bank. Tanya Edwards, Parents, 1 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for sunshade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunshade
umbrella
Noun
  • Described as independent, intellectually curious and socially conscious, these characteristics align closely with traits psychologists study under the umbrellas of openness to experience, individualism and humanitarian concern.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Buckle up for progress in career, finances, love, family, visibility, with an umbrella of benevolent protection.
    Kimberly King, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2026

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“Sunshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunshade. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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