Sunshade

Pronunciation: /sʌnˌʃeɪd/

Definitions of sunshade

noun a type of umbrella or parasol used to block sunlight

Example Sentences

A1 I use a sunshade to protect myself from the sun at the beach.

A2 She always brings a sunshade when we go on a picnic.

B1 The sunshade provided some relief from the heat during the outdoor event.

B2 The sunshade on the patio kept us cool while we enjoyed our meal.

C1 The automatic sunshade on the car's windshield helped keep the interior cool.

C2 The sunshade on the terrace could be adjusted to block out the sun at different angles.

Examples of sunshade in a Sentence

formal The sunshade provided much-needed relief from the scorching sun during the outdoor event.

informal Don't forget to bring your sunshade to the beach, or you'll end up with a sunburn.

slang I always keep my trusty sunshade in the car for when it gets too hot to handle.

figurative She used her witty remarks as a sunshade to shield herself from criticism.

Grammatical Forms of sunshade

• past tense: sunshaded
• plural: sunshades
• comparative: more sunshady
• superlative: most sunshady
• present tense: sunshades
• future tense: will sunshade
• perfect tense: have sunshaded
• continuous tense: is sunshading
• singular: sunshade
• positive degree: sunshade
• infinitive: to sunshade
• gerund: sunshading
• participle: sunshaded

Origin and Evolution of sunshade

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sunshade' originated from the combination of 'sun' and 'shade' to refer to an object that provides shade from the sun.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe any object used to shield oneself from the sun, the term 'sunshade' has evolved to specifically refer to portable devices like umbrellas or parasols designed to provide shade outdoors.