umbrella

umbrella is on the Basic English 850 List.

twist - umbrella - under

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ʌmˈbrɛlə(r)/, SAMPA: /Vm"brEl@(r)/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular umbrella

Plural umbrellas

1. (countable) An umbrella is a tool to keep you dry when it rains. You hold it over your head.
   • Synonyms: brella and parasol

   I use my umbrella when it rains.

2. (countable) An umbrella company is an organization that controls other organizations.

   The store was under the company umbrella.

Related words

• raincoat
• jurisdiction
• shape