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 ensemble was completed by an umbrella—also black—being used as a cane. — Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026 The painting is commanded by an umbrella pine, which arches high into the butter-yellow heavens, on the right, leaning over the heart of the composition. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026 Sky is owned by Comcast but will soon be spun out under the NBCUniversal umbrella. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026 The two were rendered soaking wet, and after Camilla was given an umbrella, Charles was left without one and threw his hands in the air, asking aides where an umbrella was for him. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 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
  • Multiple light fixtures throughout facility lacking protective shield.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The helmets include the new shield logo which will be on the sleeves of the jersey.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 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
  • The modular laptop display system is not an entirely new idea, and there are some existing products on the market that offer detachable portable screens.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Investor uses a stylus and tablet to analyze stock market and crypto charts on a large screen, highlighting trading, finance insights, and market data in a moody, focused workspace.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of screen
Noun
  • 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
  • Nearby, a worker packed a box of tomatoes beneath a sunshade.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunshade
Noun
  • The cover art for The Holy Cross Tigers is awash in burgundy, a more ambiguous shade that’s indicative of the oppositional emotions stewing within.
    — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Long- and short-sleeve styles come in a palette that includes a buttery yellow and smoky shades, with contrasting colors to make the graphics pop.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of shade
Noun
  • The show begins with Bridgers and her band on the A-stage under a half-dome that could be a giant igloo.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The meat does not glide across the room beneath a gleaming dome.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Thailand is making its first appearance with a national pavilion jointly organized by the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Thai Animation and Computer Graphics Association (TACGA), and Thai Association of Boys Love Content (TBLC).
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The vestibule flows into an open living and entertaining pavilion.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of pavilion

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