1. portable devices consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sun
Usage: plural of umbrella
2. things that provide protection, cover, or unifying control over various elements
Usage: figurative use; plural of umbrella

Examples

• The tourists carried colorful umbrellas to shield themselves from the tropical sun.
• Several umbrellas were left in the hotel lobby after the rainstorm.
• Beach umbrellas dotted the sandy shore.
• The insurance company offers several umbrellas of coverage for different needs.
• Corporate umbrellas often encompass multiple subsidiary companies.
• She collected vintage umbrellas as a hobby.