English · Word Candidate

umbrella

/ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: umbrellas · umbrellaing · umbrellaed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khung có phủ vải để bảo vệ chống mưa hoặc nắng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Anything that provides similar protection.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bất cứ thứ gì cung cấp sự bảo vệ tương tự

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cover or protect, as if by an umbrella.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Che hoặc bảo vệ như bằng ô

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Verb

Examples

Experts with saws and ladders came and lopped off the lower branches. This sent the tree's growth rushing violently to her head in a lush overhanging which umbrellaed the House of All Sorts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To form the dome shape of an open umbrella.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hình thành hình dạng mái vòm của ô mở

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Verb

Examples

Bright yellow gowns fit them tightly and umbrellaed from their waist to just below the knees.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “umbrella” mean?

A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

Is “umbrella” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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