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 center benefited from being under the umbrella of the Institute of Transportation Studies, which also received state funding, Handy said. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Hit-or-miss shower chances will linger through the day, so keep an umbrella handy, especially west of Interstates 35 and 49. — Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Underdog will operate as a standalone business with its own brand and management team under IG Group’s umbrella, according to the announcement. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026 From July 4 thunderstorms to multiple rainy days in a row, locals have gotten used to carrying their umbrella around. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 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
  • 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
  • The facility will next undergo containment pressure tests to ensure the outer shield can withstand extreme pressure spikes.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Coleus, Artemisia, Persian shield (Strobilanthes auriculata var.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • But even when screens help families make it through a busy day, Amin said many parents still feel guilty about relying on them.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On top of that, many schools have kids spending lots of time on screens, even though staring at them for long periods can be stressful and exhausting.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of screen
Noun
  • As of midday Friday, 240 people had taken shelter at evacuation centers across Okinawa, the prefecture said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Other ideas include working closely with homeless shelter providers and the court system.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of shelter
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of sunshade
Noun
  • While The Row’s version is sold out in classic shades like black and cream, Quince just dropped fresh summer and early fall colors, including ivory, bright red, and tea green.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Look at your existing lawn and landscaping and note the amount of shade your yard is getting.
    — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of shade
Noun
  • Southern California will be able to cool off as the heat dome moves further away.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The heat dome responsible for this heat wave may also set records for its intensity in parts of Southern California and Arizona.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • The county just completed major renovations, including the dredging of the lake to improve water quality and the construction of a lakeside pavilion that can be rented out for events.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Olson Kundig is designing the resort as a group of standalone pavilions, along with four- to eight-bedroom homes on plots of at least ten acres.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of pavilion

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