Umbrella: meaning, definitions and examples
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umbrella
[ ˌʌmˈbrɛlə ]
rainy day accessory
A portable device designed to protect a person from rain or sunlight, consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I always carry an umbrella in my bag in case it starts raining.
- Don't forget to take an umbrella with you, the weather forecast predicts rain.
Translations
Translations of the word "umbrella" in other languages:
🇵🇹 guarda-chuva
🇮🇳 छाता
🇩🇪 Regenschirm
🇮🇩 payung
🇺🇦 парасолька
🇵🇱 parasol
🇯🇵 傘
🇫🇷 parapluie
🇪🇸 paraguas
🇹🇷 şemsiye
🇰🇷 우산
🇸🇦 مظلة
🇨🇿 deštník
🇸🇰 dáždnik
🇨🇳 雨伞
🇸🇮 dežnik
🇮🇸 regnhlíf
🇰🇿 қолшатыр
🇬🇪 ქოლგა
🇦🇿 çətir
🇲🇽 paraguas
Word origin
The word 'umbrella' originated from the Latin word 'umbella', which means 'sunshade'. Umbrellas have been used for centuries for protection against the elements, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient civilizations. In the 18th century, umbrellas became popular in Europe as a fashionable accessory, and their design has evolved over time to be more portable and convenient.