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Definition of parasol

parasol

/ˈpær.ə.sɔːl/
par · a · sol
Plural:parasols
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parasol Lexical Profile

parasol Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A lightweight umbrella used to provide shade and protect a person from the direct rays of the sun.

Example

"She strolled gracefully through the botanical gardens, twirling a delicate lace parasol to shield her skin from the intense midday heat."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Early 17th century: via French from Italian 'parasole', derived from 'parare' (to shield or ward off) + 'sole' (sun, from Latin 'sol').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parasol. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parasol
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