Umbrella

/ʌmˈbɹɛlə/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters

Definition of Umbrella

noun

  1. Cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

    "Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on!"

  2. Generally, anything that provides protection.

    "The fighters provide a defensive air umbrella over the battle group."

  3. Something that covers a wide range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc.

    "The test facility was established under the umbrella of the company's quality program."

  4. The main body of a jellyfish, excluding the tentacles.

    "Jellyfish are composed of more than 90% water and most of their umbrella mass is made up of gelatinous material."

  5. An umbrella-shaped reflector with a white or silvery inner surface, used to diffuse a nearby light.

verb

  1. To cover or protect, as if by an umbrella.
  2. To form the dome shape of an open umbrella.
  3. To move like a jellyfish.

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