umbrella

umbrella is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ʌmˈbɹɛlə(ɹ)/, SAMPA: /Vm"brEl@(r)/
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Noun

Singular umbrella

Plural umbrellas

An umbrella

1. An instrument to keep you dry when it rains. You hold it over your head.

   I use my umbrella when it rains.

2. An organization that controls other organizations.

   The store was under the company umbrella.

Synonyms

• (tool) parasol

See also

• raincoat
• jurisdiction
• shape