Vocabulary Entry

umbrella

|noun • verb

noun

A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding frame supported by a central rod, used for protection against rain or sun.

Example Sentences

"I grabbed my umbrella before leaving the house because it looked like rain."

"She opened her umbrella as the sun was beating down on her."

"The colorful umbrellas at the beach created a festive atmosphere."

verb

Example Sentences

"He needed to umbrella the plants to protect them from the unexpected hail."

"During the storm, she had to umbrella her little sister to keep her dry."

"They decided to umbrella the picnic area to shield it from the sun."