umbrella
/ʌmˈbrɛlə/
noun
Something you hold over your head when it rains
“Take an umbrella in case it rains.”
מטריה
Umbrella is a noun in the clothing category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "Something you hold over your head when it rains" In Hebrew, umbrella translates to מטריה.
Example Sentences
- She opened her umbrella as soon as the first drops of rain began to fall.
- The beach umbrella made a patch of lovely cool shade in the sand.
- He forgot his umbrella and got completely soaked walking home.
Did You Know? Umbrellas were originally invented to protect people from the SUN, not rain — the word comes from the Latin "umbra" meaning shade or shadow! They were first used in ancient Egypt and China. In 18th-century England, it was considered strange for men to use umbrellas, but a man named Jonas Hanway famously carried one for 30 years until the habit caught on.
Common Word Combinations
open umbrellarain umbrellaumbrella standunder an umbrella
Related Words
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