umbrellas

/ʌmˈbrɛləz/

NOUN

1. Portable or overhead coverings for protection against rain or sun

Devices or structures that provide shelter from rain or direct sunlight, typically consisting of a covering supported by a frame or other structure.

Refers to overhead coverings used in outdoor spaces to shield people from sunlight or rain, including portable and fixed shade structures.

As the rain intensified, people hurriedly opened their colorful umbrellas on the crowded street.
The outdoor market was a vibrant sea of open umbrellas protecting shoppers from the sun.
The beachgoers lounged comfortably beneath their beach umbrellas, enjoying the sound of crashing waves.

Refers to larger overhead or freestanding structures that provide a shaded, sheltered area in gardens, parks, and outdoor gathering spaces.

Children giggled and played under the shelter of oversized, polka-dotted umbrellas during the summer storm.

NOUN

Protective coverings, barriers, or arrangements that shield people or things from harm, exposure, or unfavorable conditions.

Used figuratively for protective arrangements or structures that provide security, shelter, or defense against potential harm.

The organization operated under several protective umbrellas provided by its international partners.

VERB

To provide covering, shelter, or protection for someone or something, as an umbrella does.

Describes the action of protecting an area, person, or object by covering it or providing shelter from external conditions.

The broad branches of the trees umbrella the picnic area, protecting visitors from the midday sun.