Umbrella

Pronunciation: /ˈʌmˌbrɛlə/

Definitions of umbrella

noun a portable device used for protection against rain or sunlight

Example Sentences

A1 I always carry an umbrella in case it rains.

A2 She forgot her umbrella at home and got caught in the rain.

B1 It's a good idea to have an umbrella handy during the rainy season.

B2 The umbrella she bought was large enough to cover two people.

C1 The umbrella's intricate design caught the attention of passersby.

C2 The umbrella's UV protection made it perfect for sunny days at the beach.

Examples of umbrella in a Sentence

formal She always carries an umbrella with her in case it rains.

informal Don't forget to grab your umbrella before we leave.

slang I'm gonna borrow your brolly, hope you don't mind.

figurative His wealth acts as an umbrella, protecting him from financial troubles.

Grammatical Forms of umbrella

• past tense: umbrellaed
• plural: umbrellas
• comparative: more umbrella
• superlative: most umbrella
• present tense: umbrellas
• future tense: will umbrella
• perfect tense: have umbrellaed
• continuous tense: is umbrellaing
• singular: umbrella
• positive degree: umbrella
• infinitive: to umbrella
• gerund: umbrelling
• participle: umbrellaing

Origin and Evolution of umbrella

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'umbrella' originated from the Latin word 'umbella' which means 'sunshade' or 'parasol'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a sunshade, the umbrella evolved over time to also provide protection from rain, eventually becoming the common item we use today for shelter from the elements.