"umbrella" meaning in English

See umbrella in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ʌmˈbrɛlə(r)/ [UK] Audio: en-us-umbrella.ogg [US] Forms: umbrella [singular], umbrellas [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An umbrella is a tool to keep you dry when it rains. You hold it over your head. Synonyms: parasol
    Sense id: simple-umbrella-en-noun-gclnVWNt
  2. An umbrella company is an organization that controls other organizations.
    Sense id: simple-umbrella-en-noun-tYDOSA~z
     
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