noun
- a collapsible canopy on a stick used for protection from rain or sun
- something that covers or protects a wide range of things
Usage: figurative
adjective
- covering or including many different elements
Examples
- She opened her umbrella when it started to rain.
- Don’t forget to bring an umbrella today.
- The beach umbrella provided shade from the hot sun.
- The new policy serves as an umbrella for all safety regulations.
- Healthcare falls under the umbrella of social services.
- The umbrella organization represents dozens of smaller groups.
- This is an umbrella term that covers many different concepts.