umbrella
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
noun
- A device used for protection against rain or sun, consisting of a folding frame covered with fabric that opens and closes.
- She opened her umbrella to shield herself from the sudden downpour.
- A large beach umbrella kept our towels dry while we swam.
- Don't forget your umbrella; the forecast says it will rain this afternoon.
- A thing that includes or covers many different items or groups; a protective or unifying force.
- The alliance acted as an umbrella for several smaller environmental groups.
- The term 'art' is an umbrella that covers painting, sculpture, music, and dance.
- Under the umbrella of the new policy, all employees received the same benefits.
verb
- To cover or protect with or as if with an umbrella.
- The mother umbrellaed her child with her coat during the walk home.
- The large tree umbrellaed the picnic area from the blazing sun.
- The organization umbrellaed several local charities under its name.