umbrella

noun

Definition of umbrellanext
as in arbor
a collapsible covering used to protect against rain or sun I always keep an umbrella handy—you never know when you might need one.

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Recent Examples of umbrella Since 2014, many have operated under the umbrella of the PMF. — Yasir Kuoti, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2026 Protesters defy rain in Madrid In Spain’s capital, the wide Paseo del Prado boulevard became a sea of umbrellas as a huge crowd turned out in the evening’s march despite heavy rain. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026 Security personnel can be seen using an umbrella to shield them amid the chaos. — Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026 Troops from Congo have been fighting armed groups in the country's resource-rich east for decades, including the M23 group, and the umbrella rebel coalition Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN). — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for umbrella
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
  1. arbor
  2. shield
  3. shelter
  4. screen
  5. sunshade
  6. shade
  7. dome
  8. pavilion
Noun
  • The grape arbor and vines were in place when Morgan bought the property.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Don’t let vines climb trees and shrubs; train them to arbors and trellises.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of arbor
Noun
  • Martin claims the original Seaquarium’s exemption from that rule shields his project, too; the plaintiffs say the exemption doesn’t apply.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • While a wide range of benefits are available for veterans under the VA shield, few realize what impact veterans provide once out of uniform.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • There are around 77 mobile homes in the area, and those residents have been evacuated to a shelter, Flores said.
    — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Officials said no people were inside at the time, but 38 cats were being cared for in the shelter.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • Visuals come from different areas of the screen, but the accompanying sound comes from speakers or soundbars positioned elsewhere.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Smartphone, audio, and accessory maker Nothing is expanding into AI-dedicated devices, and a recent teaser from CEO Carl Pei confirms a December launch for the screen-free gadget.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of screen
Noun
  • One child went to warm up for a game, and the second, a 14-year-old, put a sunshade over the windshield so people couldn’t look in on the sleeping mother, officials said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Roman then opened its array of solar panels and sunshades, which power the craft and keep its sensitive instruments cool.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunshade
Noun
  • All of those colors tend to look fantastic together in different shades and patterns.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Teerlinck and De Mey will build Very Edie with other product essentials, though their idea is not to end up with 60 lipstick shades.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of shade
Noun
  • The same should hold true under the Capitol dome in Springfield.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Los Angeles and Dallas locations have capacity for around 350 seats each, while the newer domes in Atlanta and Detroit have up to 500 available seats.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • The stone pavilions of Amanruya pepper the hills of Bodrum’s north coastline, with sweeping views of the Aegean and the scent of cypress trees ever-present.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • There's also a precious little picnic pavilion on the point, and dogs are allowed on-leash.
    — Amber Harding, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of pavilion

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