umbrella
Americannoun
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a light, small, portable, usually circular cover for protection from rain or sun, consisting of a fabric held on a collapsible frame of thin ribs radiating from the top of a carrying stick or handle.
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the saucer- or bowl-shaped, gelatinous body of a jellyfish; bell.
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something that covers or protects from above, as military aircraft safeguarding surface forces.
an air umbrella.
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any general kind of protection.
a price umbrella.
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something, as an organization or policy, that covers or encompasses a number of groups or elements.
adjective
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shaped like or intended to perform the function of an umbrella.
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having the quality or function of covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items, elements, or groups.
an umbrella organization; umbrella coverage in an insurance policy.
noun
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a portable device used for protection against rain, snow, etc, and consisting of a light canopy supported on a collapsible metal frame mounted on a central rod
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the flattened cone-shaped contractile body of a jellyfish or other medusa
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a protective shield or screen, esp of aircraft or gunfire
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anything that has the effect of a protective screen or cover
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any system or agency that provides centralized organization or general cover for a group of related companies, organizations, etc
dance umbrella
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( as modifier )
an umbrella fund
umbrella group
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Other Word Forms
- umbrella-like adjective
- umbrellaless adjective
- umbrellalike adjective
Etymology
Origin of umbrella
1600–10; 1965–70 umbrella for def. 7; < Italian ombrella, earlier variant of ombrello < Late Latin umbrella, alteration (with influence of Latin umbra shade) of Latin umbella sunshade. See umbel
Example Sentences
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These mostly Shiite militias are now grouped under the umbrella of the Popular Mobilization Forces.
From Los Angeles Times
European defense companies are benefiting from higher spending as governments rearm amid a resurgent Russia and diminished confidence in the U.S. security umbrella.
Such quick meals, often categorized under the umbrella term “lazy cooking,” have taken social media by storm, with several food content creators sharing their go-to lazy recipes.
From Salon
A drizzle and chill could not discourage hundreds of fans with umbrellas from lining the fairways to cheer for their favorite players on the 100-year anniversary of the tournament originally called the LA Open.
From Los Angeles Times
As DoorDash gets bigger, it has become more complex, and management has been taking steps to make the different companies under its umbrella work in harmony.
From MarketWatch
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