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 Meanwhile, anyone planning to start the New Year at the Rose Bowl Parade in California should grab an umbrella. Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026 Guests also have access to all Hotel Del Coronado amenities, as well as complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026 Twenty-five artists from 20 Philadelphia cultural institutions will present projects that show how the definition of independence evolved from 1776 through 1876, 1926, 1976 and 2026 under the umbrella of the Clay Studio. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026 Pam collapses her umbrella in the entryway. Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for umbrella
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Noun
  • Preservationists also saved the commemorative cornerstone and the bronze plaque from the East Wing's 1942 renovation, two fanlight windows and the Kennedy Garden arbor.
    Arden Farhi, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
  • This gorgeous 55x21x100-inch arbor is a West Elm best-seller thanks to its elegant design and sturdy wrought iron frame.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This chemical bond directs the material to organize into highly stable, low-dimensional layers that serve as a structural shield on the conventional three-dimensional perovskite.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Orion also traveled with a massive club and shield to fend off large predators like lions, bears, or wild boar.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Nothing flexes supremacy like a reverse somersault on one foot, landing on a blade as thick as a MacBook Air screen, being just a bonus element of a program.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Medved’s offense prides itself on constant cutting, screens and sharing the ball at a high rate.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • If no shelter is available avoid trees, power lines, and the side of the road.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Palestinians are spending their third winter displaced, said Sam Rose, acting director of Gaza affairs at UNRWA, adding that insufficient items for shelter had entered the enclave.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 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
  • Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • For more swoon-worthy savings, look no further than the Sam Edelman Women’s Talia Slip-on Shoes, which are a breeze to get on thanks to adjustable velcro straps, and also come in a vacation-ready French Burgundy shade.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Just 15 minutes outside of town, Cross Hill Lodge & Domes is a lake-facing glamping site with Instagram-worthy geo domes equipped with luxe touches like gas fireplaces and pod coffee machines (from $340).
    Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available at the campsites and pavilion.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • With an emphasis on holistic well-being, an area of the pavilion is dedicated to the brand’s 2025 China Wellbeing Report, while a listening station is dedicated to podcasts focused on well-being.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025

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

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