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Definition of umbrella

umbrella

/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
um · brel · la
Plural:umbrellas
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umbrella Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A portable device used for protection against rain or sun, consisting of a collapsible circular canopy mounted on a central rod.

Example

"She quickly opened her umbrella as the heavy rain began to fall during her walk to work."

2

A comprehensive or protecting structure that covers or includes a broad range of related elements, organizations, or concepts.

Example

"Several local wildlife charities decided to merge and operate under the umbrella of a larger national foundation."

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• Rhymes for umbrella

• Nearby Words

umber
umbilical
umbilicus
umbrella
umbrella plant
umbrellabird
ume

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'ombrella' (an alteration of Latin 'umbella', meaning 'sunshade' or 'parasol'), which is a diminutive of the Latin 'umbra', meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Umbrella. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/umbrella
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