umbrella
Translation
umbrella, brolly
Examples
It started to rain, so I opened my umbrella.
It started to rain, so I opened my umbrella.
A large beach umbrella gave us some shade.
A large beach umbrella gave us some shade.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) umbrella a device for protection from rain or sun It started to rain, so I opened my umbrella.
Similar Words
Synonyms: parasol (for sun), brolly (informal)
Etymology
From Latin 'umbra' meaning 'shade', with the diminutive suffix '-ella'. So, it literally means 'little shade'.
Memory Tips
Think of it creating a little 'umbra' (shade) for you, whether from rain or sun.