umbrella
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umbrellas
plural
umbrellas
Britannica Dictionary definition of UMBRELLA
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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.
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You shouldn't go out in the rain without an umbrella.
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a beach umbrella
2
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a group or organization that includes many smaller groups
— often used before another noun
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an umbrella corporation
3
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something that includes several or many different things
— often used before another noun
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The store sells Indian, Asian, and Middle Eastern foods under the umbrella of international cuisine.
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I used the heading “Odds and Ends” as an umbrella term for items that did not fit anywhere else.
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I bought an umbrella policy that insures my car, jewelry, and house.
