UMBRELLA: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UMBRELLA?

Need another word that means the same as “umbrella”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “umbrella” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Umbrella” are: parasol, sunshade, patronage, aegis, protection, guidance, support, backing, guardianship, trusteeship, sponsorship, supervision, influence, control, charge, responsibility, keeping, care, auspices, championship, safe keeping, protectorship, cover, agency

Umbrella as a Noun

Definitions of "Umbrella" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “umbrella” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A protecting force or influence.
• A formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets.
• The gelatinous disc of a jellyfish, which it contracts and expands to move through the water.
• A thing that includes or contains many different elements or parts.
• A screen of fighter aircraft or anti-aircraft artillery.
• A lightweight handheld collapsible canopy.
• A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain.
• Having the function of uniting a group of similar things.

Synonyms of "Umbrella" as a noun (24 Words)

aegis	Armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass. The negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN.
agency	Action or intervention producing a particular effect. An example is the best agency of instruction.
auspices	Kindly endorsement and guidance. The tournament was held under the auspices of the city council.
backing	The act of providing approval and support. The fabric has a special backing for durability.
care	Protective custody or guardianship provided by a local authority for children whose parents are dead or unable to look after them properly. She was driving along without a care in the world.
championship	The position or title of the winner of a championship contest. Louise Gibson retained the women s championship.
charge	The price charged for some article or service. This cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains.
control	A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine. He had the chance to take the controls and fly the glider.
cover	A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something. Your policy provides cover against damage by subsidence.
guardianship	The position of protecting or defending something. The guardianship of the rural landscape.
guidance	The act of setting and holding a course. He looked to his father for inspiration and guidance.
influence	One having power to influence another. He was a bad influence on the children.
keeping	The financial means whereby one lives. The keeping of dogs.
parasol	A handheld collapsible source of shade.
patronage	The rights and duties or position of a patron. A twang of self satisfaction even patronage about him.
protection	Protection money paid to criminals especially on a regular basis. Most Western countries provide constitutional protections for the civil and political rights of their citizens.
protectorship	The position of protector.
responsibility	The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. A true leader takes responsibility for their team and helps them achieve goals.
safe keeping	A ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests.
sponsorship	The act of sponsoring (either officially or financially. We raised about 6 000 in sponsorship.
sunshade	A parasol, awning, or other device giving protection from the sun.
supervision	Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group. He was placed under the supervision of a probation officer.
support	A musical part vocal or instrumental that supports or provides background for other musical parts. The strongest support for this view is the work of Jones.
trusteeship	The position of trustee.

Usage Examples of "Umbrella" as a noun

• Europe sought a measure of independence from the US defence umbrella.
• Under the umbrella of capitalism.
• An air umbrella over England.
• The umbrella body for more than 100 training organizations.
• The Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups.

Associations of "Umbrella" (30 Words)

awning	A sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a shop window, doorway, or ship’s deck.
canopy	Cover or provide with a canopy. Woolly monkeys spend hours every day sitting high in the canopy.
cape	In bullfighting taunt the bull by flourishing a cape. He was wearing a flowing cape.
cashmere	Woollen material made from or resembling cashmere. A cashmere jumper.
cloth	A piece of cloth for cleaning or covering something e g a dishcloth or a tablecloth. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
coat	Form a coat over. Dirt had coated her face.
cockade	A rosette or knot of ribbons worn in a hat as a badge of office, or as part of a livery. The cap bore the traditional cockade in silver blue and red.
conceal	Hold back; keep from being perceived by others. A line of sand dunes concealed the distant sea.
cover	The amount of ground covered by a vertical projection of the vegetation usually expressed as a percentage. She covered herself with glory.
cravat	A short, wide strip of fabric worn by men round the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt.
fez	A felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown.
glove	Of a wicketkeeper baseball catcher etc catch deflect or touch the ball with a gloved hand. A pair of black leather gloves.
handkerchief	A square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory.
hat	Headdress that protects the head from bad weather has shaped crown and usually a brim. He took off his politician s hat and talked frankly.
headdress	Clothing for the head. A tall plumed headdress.
jacket	A jacket potato. Phonograph records were sold in cardboard jackets.
kerchief	A handkerchief.
mask	A party of guests wearing costumes and masks. He had been masked bound and abducted.
mitten	A glove with two sections, one for the thumb and the other for all four fingers.
raincoat	A long coat, typically having a belt, made from waterproofed or water-resistant fabric.
robe	Clothe formally especially in ecclesiastical robes. He was clad in a short towelling robe.
scarf	Unite by a scarf joint. A silk scarf.
shirt	A garment similar to a shirt made of stretchable material and typically having a short row of buttons at the neck worn as casual wear or for sports. Tonight he s smartly dressed in shirt and tie.
sunshade	A canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun.
sweater	A person who perspires. A close knit wool sweater for icy weather.
tarpaulin	A sheet or covering of tarpaulin. Large tarpaulins were pulled over the hold.
veil	A membrane that is attached to the immature fruiting body of some toadstools and ruptures in the course of development either universal veil enclosing the whole fruiting body or partial veil joining the edges of the cap to the stalk. Cold mists veiled the mountain peaks.
vest	Of a chorister or member of the clergy put on vestments. The bankrupt s property vests in his trustee.
waterproof	Any fabric impervious to water. She put on boots and a waterproof.
wear	Have in one s aspect wear an expression of one s attitude or personality. Any British registered boat may wear the red ensign.