umbrella

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 Hanging jackets, umbrellas, hats, robes, bags, swimwear, and more. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 Waymo, a company that falls under Alphabet's umbrella, issued a statement about the incident. Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The kite, surf, skate, and paddle shop provides a range of rentals—including beach cruisers, chairs, and umbrellas—and carries apparel brands like Roxy, Huk, and O’Neill. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 It'll be released through Macabre Spirits, a crafts spirits company under the Find Familiar Spirits umbrella that caters to the horror-loving crowd. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for umbrella
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
Noun
  • Try Galletto Ristorante’s upscale farm-to-fork Italian under a vine-arbor patio that somehow accentuates the flavors of the handmade pastas and seasonal ingredients.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The Garden Conservancy advised on a second restoration of key garden elements in 2008 including the pergola, arbors, and pond.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As an Earth-orbiting spacecraft descends, temperatures of up to 3,500°F bloom across the heat shield at the bottom of the capsule.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Or the good swarm comes to your aid and serves as your shield and protector.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Instead, they are isolated in their apartments and communicate exclusively through television screens and only with text.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Chris Rock served as the beloved narrator of Everybody Hates Chris – providing the adult perspective on the childhood experiences shown on screen.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The city coordinates with community partners like Jericho Way to ensure transportation and shelter for homeless residents during periods when the city's temporary emergency shelter is demobilized.
    Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
  • National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.
    Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
    Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The good news is Hard Rock Stadium has a canopy-style roof that provides some shade during matches.
    Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Designed to offer high-quality sound and upholstered with a robust textile skin, the WiiM Sound Lite features a 4-inch, long-throw woofer as well as a couple of 1-inch silk-dome tweeters.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Crews will now move toward dome hoisting and main pipeline welding.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There are scenic halls, pagodas and pavilions; gardens of immaculate topiary; and tranquil water features, including ponds with koi carp.
    Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The property includes a hilltop luxury home, a guest house, a nine-hole putting and chipping green, as well as a 5-acre bass fishing lake equipped with a boat dock, bait shack and an outdoor pavilion.
    Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026

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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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