um·brel·la
Pronounced:
/ˌʌmˈbrɛlə/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural um·brel·lasMeaning:
[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.
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.
