Umbrella

An umbrella is a device used for temporary shade or shelter from precipitation. They can be made by stretching a fabric or other material over a wire frame. Umbrellas carried by hand are now usually used as rain shields, although their first use was for shielding from the sun; however, as tans became more sociably acceptable, this usage declined.

Related Topics:
Shade - Precipitation - Fabric - Wire frame - Rain - Sun - Tans

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An umbrella made for protection from the sun, is called a parasol. These are often meant to be fixed to one point and often used with patio tables or other outdoor furniture, or on the beach for shelter from the sun.

Related Topics:
Sun - Patio table - Outdoor furniture - Beach

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The word "umbrella" is from the Latin word "umbra" for shade or shadow.

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"Brolly" is a slang word for umbrella, used often in Britain (both word and object).

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