parasol

UK
/ˈpær.ə.sɒl/
US
/ˈpɛr.ə.sɑl/

Translations

parasolnoun
parasols
pl
UK
/ˈpær.ə.sɒl/
US
/ˈpɛr.ə.sɑl/
She carried a colorful parasol to shield herself from the midday sun.
Elle portait un parasol coloré pour se protéger du soleil de midi.
Additional translations
lépioteEn mycologie.
parasolverb
parasoled
Past Simple
parasoled
Past Participle
parasoling
Gerund
Rare, chiefly transitive: to shade or protect with a parasol.
ombragerSens rare, avec l’idée de protéger du soleil.
The attendant parasolled the guests as they stepped onto the sunny deck.
L’agent d’accueil ombrageait les invités lorsqu’ils sont montés sur le pont ensoleillé.
parasoladjective
UK
/ˈpærəsɒl/
US
/ˈpærəsɑːl/
Used attributively to describe items related to or designed for a parasol; relational, comparison forms rarely employed.
parasolEmploi adjectival, souvent en apposition.
We bought parasol fabric to cover the patio area.
Nous avons acheté une toile parasol pour couvrir la terrasse.

Definitions

parasolnoun
A light umbrella used to give shade from the sun.
She carried a colorful parasol to shield herself from the midday sun.
A type of mushroom with a broad, umbrella-like cap.
The forest floor was dotted with parasols, their caps wide and inviting.
parasolverb
To shield or protect (someone or something) with a parasol.
The attendant parasolled the guests as they stepped onto the sunny deck.
parasoladjective
Designed for or relating to a parasol; providing shade from the sun.
We bought parasol fabric to cover the patio area.