parasol

Meaning

Noun

1. A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
2. A miniature paper umbrella used as a decoration in tropical-themed cocktails.
3. A sun umbrella for garden use etc., mounted on a stand; these can be foldable and demountable.
4. A roof or covering of a structure designed to provide cover from wind, rain, or sun.
5. Any of various Asian species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Neurothemis.
6. A parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)

Verb

To protect with, or as if with, a parasol; to shade.

Synonyms

umbrella

☔

sunshade

parachute

🪂

sun umbrella

canopy

umbrealla

lampshade

veil

parasol mushroom

Translations

parasol

Sonnenschirm

ombrelle

parasole

parasol

sombrilla

Schirm

ombrellino

quitasol

parasol

parapluie

para-sol

Parasol

guarda-chuva

☔

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/

Etymology

From French parasol, from Italian parasole, from para- (“to shield”) + sole (“sun”).