umbrella
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A folding frame covered in fabric that you hold above your head to stay dry in the rain.
Usage notes
Umbrella term describes a broad word or phrase that covers many related things underneath it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She opened her _____ as soon as it started to drizzle."
Answer: umbrella
In your own words, what does "umbrella" mean?
A folding frame covered in fabric that you hold above your head to stay dry in the rain.
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