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 The Blue Angels flew a low pattern over the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday, sending chairs and umbrellas flying as beachgoers got an unexpectedly close look at the elite Navy aviators. — David K. Li, NBC news, 16 July 2026 In addition to the Tyson academy, Puder now has eight schools in Florida and one in West Virginia, according to the website for ELEV8 School, the umbrella company under which the academies operate. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 Now, imagine that sort of commonality across not just multiple brands under the same corporate umbrella, but across multiple manufacturing entities. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 July 2026 McGrath says setting up patio or beach umbrellas over your tomatoes can work just as well. — The Spruce, 16 July 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
  • The dance arbor has been sunken and shaded for the comfort of performer and audience alike.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Provide vines with a sturdy trellis, obelisk, or arbor to climb.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of arbor
Noun
  • However, with Messi's impending retirement, this protective shield is gone.
    — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The tough andesite provides a 5,275-foot shield for these tunnels, offering extra security.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • Clark picked up a technical foul after she was leveled on a screen by Jones.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Peacock’s aim appears to be translating this pleasant, lightly anesthetizing experience to the screen, with a bunch of name-brand stars plugged in to draw viewers.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
Definition of screen
Noun
  • Natural reefs are made of rocks, small organisms or coral along the ocean floor providing shelter to marine animals, according to National Geographic.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Needs are the items required for survival—food, shelter, clothing, utility bills, and minimum debt payments.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • Park in shade when possible, use a windshield sunshade, and when climbing back into a hot car, turn the air conditioning on with recirculation off.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • However, not all sunshades are created equal.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of sunshade
Noun
  • Homes with too little tree coverage or that get a lot of direct afternoon sun will absorb more radiant heat that a home with natural shade.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 July 2026
  • As the sun moves across the sky, the dual awnings help maintain shade from different angles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of shade
Noun
  • In 2025, the company finalized an agreement with Baghdad to redevelop oil and gas resources in Kirkuk, covering the Baba and Avanah domes of the Kirkuk field and the nearby Bai Hassan, Jambur and Khabbaz fields.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • As the shift in the heat dome was happening, the wildfires erupted in Canada.
    — Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • The four treatment rooms are set apart within tropical vegetation, with a pavilion available for couples looking for joint pampering.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • In addition to the aforementioned football field, the resort-like grounds also host a pool with a spa and a waterfall, along with a pizza oven, a game pavilion with a candy bar, and a sports court for tennis, basketball, and pickleball.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of pavilion

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