umbrellas

noun

plural of umbrella
as in screens
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 umbrellas The seats were filled with families and friends all huddled underneath the shade of umbrellas to enjoy an afternoon ice cream. — Hali Smith august 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026 Outside, the striped umbrellas and wicker bistro chairs on the sidewalk terrazzo are an easy invitation to aperitivo and small bites like truffle arancini. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Ponchos have become the rain gear of choice at Lolla since umbrellas aren't allowed inside the festival. — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 31 July 2026 On a breezy summer evening, lovers of Eastern Mediterranean mezze sit under patio umbrellas at Zaytinya, a restaurant from José Andrés, the humanitarian chef who founded the World Central Kitchen, and graze on kebabs, flatbreads, salads and spreads. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 The Monte-Carlo Beach takeover features retro loungers, designer umbrellas, exclusive boutiques, and Mediterranean style through September. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 Repurposing old patio or beach umbrellas offers a budget-friendly way to shade tomato plants during heatwaves. — The Spruce, 27 July 2026 Last week, an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight-demonstration team, zoomed dangerously low along the Florida coast, stirring up sand and umbrellas, startling some beachgoers—and, it must be said, delighting many others. — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 This historic hotel sits along Cape May’s oh-so-charming beachfront, offering easy access to the sand where complimentary chairs, towels, and umbrellas await. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrellas
  1. screens
  2. shields
  3. shelters
  4. shades
  5. arbors
  6. sunshades
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 screens
Noun
  • Designers must place heavy radiation shields around the reactor to keep crew members safe.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Phalanx was composed of men who moved and fought as one cohesive unit, creating an impenetrable wall of interlocking shields.
    — Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of shields
Noun
  • When the fire approached on Saturday, the staff moved 27 patients to local hospitals and temporary shelters, said Bret Bower, a spokesperson for the center.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • When temperatures soar, friends and neighbors share heat warnings, check on older adults or other community members who may need help, and coordinate community cooling shelters when formal systems are overwhelmed.
    — Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of shelters
Noun
  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Smart shades can keep someone from climbing a step ladder to close a higher window.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shades
Noun
  • Don’t let vines climb trees and shrubs; train them to arbors and trellises.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Larger varieties can be trained to fences, arbors, pergolas, and walls.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of arbors
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
  • However, not all sunshades are created equal.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of sunshades

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