umbrella

Meanings

• noun

  A portable parasol with a canopy designed to protect against rain or sun.

  - "He forgot his umbrella and got soaked in the rain."
  - "She carried an umbrella to shield herself from the sun."

• verb

  To shield or protect, as if with an umbrella.

  - "The umbrella company protected its employees from layoffs."
  - "The president umbrellaed his opponents during the debate."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brolly , gamp , parasol , rainshade

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with umbrella
mella , yella , bella , tella , jella

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Variants

List of all variants of umbrella that leads to same result
umbrella , umbrellas , umbrellaed , umbrellaing , umbrella plant , umbrella plants , umbrella tree , umbrella trees

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French ombrelle, from ombrer, to shade, from obreler, to hide, from ob- hidden + reler to flow, from re- back + lēre to flow.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest umbrella measures 12.8 meters in diameter and weighs 150 kg.

2. The first recorded use of an umbrella was in China around 100 AD.

3. The largest umbrella parade was held in London, England, in 1989, with over 10,000 participants.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parasol: A parasol is a type of umbrella, typically larger and more decorative, used for sun protection.

2. Brolly: Brolly is a British colloquial term for an umbrella.

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Culture

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The umbrella has been used as a symbol of protection, privacy, and status throughout history. It has been featured in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, the umbrella has been used as a metaphor for protection and shelter. In art, the umbrella has been depicted as a symbol of fashion and elegance. In music, there are several songs with the word 'umbrella' in the title.

How to Memorize "umbrella"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize an umbrella, imagine a round or oval canopy attached to a long handle. The canopy is usually made of a waterproof material and is designed to protect against rain or sun.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'umbrella', associate it with the image of a person holding an umbrella in the rain or sun.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for 'umbrella' could be 'Umbrellas Mean People Everywhere Look At Rain'.

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