Parasol

Pronunciation: /ˈpærəˌsɔl/

Definitions of parasol

noun a lightweight umbrella used for protection against the sun

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a woman at the beach holding a parasol to protect herself from the sun.

A2 During the picnic, we sat under a parasol to stay shaded from the hot sun.

B1 She bought a colorful parasol to match her swimsuit for the pool party.

B2 The resort provided guests with complimentary parasols to use on the sunny beach.

C1 The intricate design on the parasol was hand-painted by a talented artist.

C2 The vintage parasol she carried added an elegant touch to her outfit at the garden party.

Examples of parasol in a Sentence

formal She carried a delicate lace parasol to shield herself from the sun.

informal Hey, don't forget to grab the parasol before we head to the beach.

slang I love how that parasol adds a touch of glam to her outfit.

figurative The parasol of protection provided by her parents kept her safe from harm.

Grammatical Forms of parasol

• past tense: parasoled
• plural: parasols
• comparative: more parasol
• superlative: most parasol
• present tense: parasols
• future tense: will parasol
• perfect tense: have parasoled
• continuous tense: is parasoling
• singular: parasol
• positive degree: parasol
• infinitive: to parasol
• gerund: parasoling
• participle: parasoling

Origin and Evolution of parasol

First Known Use: 1625 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'parasol' originated from the combination of the Latin words 'para' meaning 'protect' and 'sol' meaning 'sun'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a lightweight umbrella used for protection against the sun, the term 'parasol' has evolved to also include umbrellas used for fashion and decoration.