November 21, 2014 – Word of the Day

umbrella

An umbrella provides a person with protection from rain, sun, or snow:

• She’s holding an umbrella.
• The umbrella protects her from the rain.
• She usually carries an umbrella with her on days when it’s likely to rain.

• He’s sitting under an umbrella.
• The umbrella protects him from the sun.
• He usually sits under an umbrella when he goes to the beach because he doesn’t want to get a sunburn.

• She’s holding a parasol. A parasol is a fancy umbrella, but it doesn’t provide very much protection.

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