umbrella
Pronunciation: [ʌmˈbrɛl.ə]
Word
Context: “weather”
(noun) A tool used for protection against rain or sunlight. It has a handle and a fabric cover that opens up to keep you dry when it rains or to shade you from the sun.
Example
I took my umbrella with me because it looked like it might rain.
Example
I forgot my umbrella, and I got soaked in the rain.
Example
Do you want to borrow my umbrella if it starts to rain?
Context: “category”
(noun) A word that can describe a group or category that includes many different things. For example, 'sports' could be an umbrella term for soccer, basketball, tennis, and more.
Example
The term 'transportation' is an umbrella covering cars, buses, and trains.
Example
The word 'umbrella' does not work for describing only one type of sport.
Example
What umbrella term would cover both music and painting?
Context: “covering”
(verb) To include or cover many different things or ideas under one term or category. It’s like putting a lot of different toys under one big blanket together.
Example
The new law umbrellas many issues related to environmental protection.
Example
The policy does not umbrella all types of businesses; it excludes some small companies.
Example
Which topics does your presentation umbrella?
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