Umbrella (Noun)
Meaning 1
A formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets; "an air umbrella over England".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A lightweight handheld collapsible canopy.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She grabbed her umbrella from the closet to shield herself from the sudden rain shower.
- The colorful umbrella was a stylish accessory that matched her bright yellow rain boots.
- He struggled to keep his umbrella upright in the strong gusts of wind.
- The compact umbrella was easy to carry in her purse on rainy days.
- After the storm passed, she closed her umbrella and continued walking to the office.
Hyponyms
Meaning 3
Having the function of uniting a group of similar things; "the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups"; "under the umbrella of capitalism".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.