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 Charter boats trolling big bucktails or even umbrella rigs have targeted large, post-spawn fish for decades. — Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Quarterly results Qnity delivered its ninth consecutive quarter of profitable growth, a streak that dates back to the company's days under the DuPont umbrella. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 As part of his growing partnership with the company, Hearon will serve as executive producer of My Momma Told Me, which will live under his So True umbrella. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 That sentence is an umbrella concealing a whole lot of other details, however. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for umbrella
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
  1. arbor
  2. shield
  3. screen
  4. shelter
  5. sunshade
  6. shade
  7. dome
  8. pavilion
Noun
  • Don’t let vines climb trees and shrubs; train them to arbors and trellises.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The quarterback proposed under a picturesque arbor covered with greenery and flowers.
    — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of arbor
Noun
  • Hydrogen, which has no neutrons, has roughly double that ratio of any other element, which is why water is often cited as a good space radiation shield.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ornamental shields and coats of arms are decorated with castles, crosses, lions, flags, and crowns.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • Following a slew of casualties (including James Norton’s Ormund Hightower) during a massive battle between the Blacks and the Greens at Tumbleton, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) jumps to her death off screen in King’s Landing.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • While scent cannot be experienced on screen, its mood, setting and emotion can.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of screen
Noun
  • Residents in five municipalities in eastern Latvia were warned about the threat to airspace and told to take shelter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Astronauts hiding in the shelter wouldn’t be able to move around or perform mission operations.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • One Pro, though an opaque snap-on sunshade is included to improve contrast and block out any distractions that might come through the tint.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For example, adding plants, curtains, or sunshades adds extra coverage to your porch add extra coverage to your porch, making a big difference in the temperature.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of sunshade
Noun
  • Rather than sticking to traditional off-white or ivory, the collection also includes muted shades like hay, hazelnut, and olive, giving sheer linen curtains a richer, more unexpected twist.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Though the formula is available in a classic Clean Black, its alternative shade—Le Brun Clean—is worth considering.
    — Micaela English, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of shade
Noun
  • Its skyline swings from modern towers to centuries-old domes, and for first-time visitors—or anyone short on time—the sheer volume of things to see and do can feel intimidating.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the main museum café, there are pop-up experiences at different times of year, such as the Trio coffee shop beneath the museum’s latticework dome, and the Art Lounge, which opens on the rooftop in the cooler months.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Event check-in takes place in the Sycamore Room in the visitor center’s west pavilion.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The centerpiece is a striking pavilion designed by Argentine architect Andrea Caraballo.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of pavilion

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