parasol

noun
UK: /ˈpærəsɒl/
US: /ˈpærəsɔːl/

  1. A light umbrella used to provide shade from the sun.

    1. She carried a parasol to protect herself from the sun.
    2. Walking along the beach, she twirled her frilly parasol playfully in the sunlight.

  2. Something resembling a parasol in shape or function.

    1. The mushroom formed a natural parasol above the forest floor.
    2. During the celebration, some colorful paper decorations provided a parasol-like covering over the tables.

Synonyms

sunshade umbrella

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parasol" in English means: A light umbrella used to provide shade from the sun., Something resembling a parasol in shape or function..

The phonetic transcription of "parasol" is /ˈpærəsɒl/ in British English and /ˈpærəsɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parasol": sunshade, umbrella.

Example usage of "parasol": "She carried a parasol to protect herself from the sun.". More examples on the page.