umbrella — a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sometimes sun
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sometimes sun
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌmˈbrelə/
Example Sentences
- My umbrella turned inside out in the strong wind and now I look like a failed magician.
- She always carries a small umbrella in her bag, just in case.
- The colorful beach umbrellas looked like giant flowers blooming on the sand.
umbrella
NOUN[/ʌmˈbrelə/]
a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sometimes sun
Protection from rain with umbrella
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Italian 'ombrella', a diminutive form of Latin 'umbra' meaning 'shadow'. Originally used as a sunshade to block sunlight, it later evolved to serve the dual purpose of protecting against both sun and rain.
Breakdown
umbra- (shadow) + -ella (diminutive suffix meaning 'small'). The suffix -ella transforms the noun into a diminutive, literally meaning 'small shadow'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My umbrella turned inside out in the strong wind and now I look like a failed magician.”
“She always carries a small umbrella in her bag, just in case.”
“The colorful beach umbrellas looked like giant flowers blooming on the sand.”
“He used his umbrella as a walking stick and accidentally poked three people on the subway.”
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