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um·brel·la

Pronounced:

/ˌʌmˈbrɛlə/Listen to audio

Function:

noun

Inflected forms:

plural um·brel·las

Meaning:

[count] 1 : a device that is used for protection from the rain and sun An umbrella consists of a circle of fabric attached to a folding frame that is connected to a central pole or handle. You shouldn't go out in the rain without an umbrella. a beach umbrella
2 : a group or organization that includes many smaller groups —often used before another noun an umbrella corporation
3 : something that includes several or many different things The store sells Indian, Asian, and Middle Eastern foods under the umbrella of international cuisine.often used before another noun I used the heading Odds and Ends as an umbrella term for items that did not fit anywhere else. I bought an umbrella policy that insures my car, jewelry, and house.
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