Recent Examples on the WebAt the same time, fashion was beginning to ditch the parasol in favor of a sun-baked look.—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 22 June 2024 And as the mercury continues to rise, so does the competition for prime beachside real estate in a battle of the beach clubs, with luxury fashion brands racing to take over the top summer hot spots and splash their labels on everything from sun loungers to parasols and towels.—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 21 June 2024 Dine & spa Subsequent newcomers include The Kiosk, a café that pulls in townies with an unbeatable beachfront location where diners tuck into egg-and-bacon rolls, acai bowls, and perfectly textured flat whites at picnic tables under nautical parasols.—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024 Between the river and the nearby historic clock tower — a replica of Big Ben — is a beach with sand, parasols and room for 800 people.—George Varga, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for parasol
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, "screen or canopy shielding from the sun," going back to Middle French, borrowed from Italian parasole, from para "(it) shields, keeps out" (3rd singular present of parare "to prepare, adorn, avert, shield") + sole "sun," going back to Latin sōl — more at parry, solar
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