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 In the hotter months, put out a sunshade or an ice bucket for drinks. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 Brooklyn and Nicola each gave the camera their best stares in coordinating sunshades. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 At the Arctic Repair conference at the University of Cambridge in June, more than 175 researchers discussed geoengineering ideas ranging from employing this sea ice thickening to placing gigantic sunshades in space. Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for sunshade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunshade
umbrella
Noun
  • The Society of London Theatre, an industry umbrella group, says ticket sales have surpassed the levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Around the stone swimming pool, at the beach club with the white umbrellas lined up in front of the sea, and at the bar and on the rooms’ terraces, the hotel had the atmosphere of a private club.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026

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“Sunshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunshade. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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