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 Bihu is an umbrella term for three distinct celebrations, each marking an important phase in the farming cycle. Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026 Every tweak so far this offseason has fit under this umbrella. Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 The International Chamber of Shipping, an umbrella organization of trade groups representing owners of over 80% of the world’s fleet, said work more needs to be done before ships can go through en masse againg. Alex Longley, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 To bring all wishes under one umbrella is impossible. George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for umbrella
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Noun
  • Sliders open to a shipping-container pool and spa, an arbor for alfresco dining, and a firepit.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Train vines to a trellis or arbor.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The easy-to-use glossing treatment, which should be applied to damp hair and followed by a blow dryer to activate the frizz-fighting alpha acids, is a semi-permanent smoothing spray that basically creates a water-resistant shield to prevent flyaways—even in the most humid of places.
    Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Teams unanimously approved sticking with the hardware for Artemis II and only adjusting the reentry trajectory, instead of replacing the heat shield.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Directing movies is also a matter of production—of the interpersonal, the administrative, and the technical practicalities that go into creating the images and sounds that end up on the screen.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Only Rudy Gobert has more screen assists than Queta’s 262.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The shelter takes in about 350 animals each year, providing each one with medical attention, including spaying/neutering, vaccines, a microchip, testing for common illnesses, dewormer and flea and heartworm prevention.
    Amanda Rosa April 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Moss can provide shelter for insects like beetles, spiders, ants, cockroaches, and worms.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Dundee Library is in the midst of $3.5 million building improvement project that includes the replacement of the roof, insulation, HVAC system/ductwork, building control system and windows and the installation of sunshades.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Other features include heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, power-folding third-row seats, sunshades for second- and third-row windows, plenty of USB ports, tri-zone climate control, and a 10-inch center screen large enough to watch an IMAX 3D movie.
    Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Light Fixtures and Shades Use Swiffer dry pads to clean light fixtures as well as fabric and glass shades.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
  • For an understated look with just a hint of color, baby pink is your perfect shade.
    Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Summer heat coming to Maryland A large dome of high pressure along the eastern seaboard will allow temperatures to quickly warm to summer-like levels next week.
    Cutter Martin, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Then, they were escorted to the second floor, which houses its Korean restaurant, tea pavilion, and library.
    Glamour, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The convention will spotlight 350 vendors inside the Expo’s pavilion.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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