umbrella Definition
um·brella (um brel′ə)
noun
- a screen or shade, usually of cloth stretched over a folding radial frame, carried for protection against the rain or sun
- something suggestive of this; specif.,
- the body of a jellyfish
- any comprehensive, protective organization, alliance, strategy, or device the umbrella of insurance
- a force of military aircraft sent up to screen ground or naval forces air umbrella
Etymology: It ombrella < LL umbrella (altered by assoc. with L umbra, shade) < L umbella, parasol, dim. of umbra, shade
umbrella Synonyms
umbrella Usage Examples
Converse of object
- accomodate: The central pocket is large enough to accomodate an umbrella even with sides, plus several unmade rods.
- carry: Each, it was observed, carried an umbrella, the object of which was not difficult to divine.
- golf: If you would like to receive one of our special VSG golfing umbrellas, just tick the box.
Adjective modifier
- collapsible: Collapsible umbrella is very handy as an alternative to a poncho.
- rolled: She was often seen in Hove, always wearing black and carrying a rolled umbrella.
- nuclear: Many states still live under a nuclear umbrella, whether of their own or an ally.
- organizational: This Association urges the Scottish Executive to re-establish the previous structure of HSDU National Trainers under the organizational umbrella of Learning and Teaching Scotland.
- black: His is a smart black suit with a yellow tie and as it looks like rain a long black umbrella.
- white: Guests will enjoy swimming, sunbathing on the tranquil beach or simply relaxing under the welcome shade of white umbrellas.
Modifies a noun
- organization: There are several umbrella organizations covering the various styles.
- body: Airport Watch is the umbrella body for all these groups.
- organization: The web page of the umbrella organization which is bringing these meetings together.
- brand: In developing this identity, Fitch set out to create an umbrella brand which would work across each part of the organization.
- pine: His trees included the false larch, the Chinese plum yew, the umbrella pine and the Cryptomeria.
- folding: This compact umbrella folding buggy has been thoughtfully designed to fit through all standard doorways at just 73cm wide.
Noun used with modifier
- payroll: This article was written by David Colom of Platinum Umbrella the executive management and payroll umbrella service for premium contractors.
- sun: Courtyard with shady old tree, sun umbrella, garden table & chairs.
- cocktail: A pair of cocktail umbrellas will give added realism!
- golf: Love, is a very simple installation of two old golf umbrellas.
- beach: Mr Heidrich, 20 Jun 06 Whilst at check-in desk, realized I was missing beach umbrella.
Browse dictionary entries near umbrella
- ‹ umbrageous
- ‹ umbrage
- ‹ umbra
- ‹ umbo
- ‹ umbles
- ‹ umble pie
- ‹ umbiliform
- ‹ umbilicus
- ‹ umbilication
- ‹ umbilicate

