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umbrella

UK
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
US
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/

Translations

umbrellanoun
umbrellas
pl
UK
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
US
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
I forgot my umbrella at home.
Я забыл свой зонт дома.
She bought a colorful umbrella for the beach.
Она купила яркий зонтик для пляжа.
Synonyms
parasol
canopy
shade
cover
protection
umbrellaverb
umbrellaed
Past Simple
umbrellaed
Past Participle
umbrellaing
Gerund
Rare; means ‘to cover or protect like an umbrella.’
umbrellaadjective
UK
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
US
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
Used attributively before a noun to denote overarching protection or inclusive coverage (e.g., "umbrella organization").

Definitions

umbrellanoun
A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sometimes sun.
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
A protecting force or influence.
The new policy acts as an umbrella for all the smaller initiatives.
A category or term that includes a wide range of elements or concepts.
The term 'art' serves as an umbrella for various forms of creative expression.
umbrellaverb
To cover, shelter, or protect as if with an umbrella.
Tall maple trees umbrellaed the quiet street.
umbrellaadjective
General or inclusive; providing overall protection or coverage.
The company created an umbrella policy that applies to all branches.
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