How to Use umbrella in a Sentence
umbrella
noun- The store sells Indian, Asian, and Middle Eastern foods under the umbrella of international cuisine.
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The search is on for wide umbrellas under which fans can wait.
— Catherine Porter, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024 -
Hoosiers should keep an umbrella and rain jacket handy for the next three months.
— John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2023 -
The camp’s staff lined up to greet us with warm smiles and, thankfully, plenty of large umbrellas.
— Todd Plummer, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2023 -
In a separate sequence, the arms are widespread on the sides of the body, curving like an umbrella.
— Steven Vargasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2023 -
There was a short break in the rain, so the service kicked off quickly and everyone had umbrellas in hand.
— Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023 -
The umbrella is not only made with 6.83 karat diamonds but with white gold and dark wood at the handle.
— Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Sep. 2023 -
The fellow whose house it was brought out a table and set up a little umbrella, and brought out some pizza and some cold drinks.
— Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2023 -
An 11-year-old girl sits under a beach umbrella in red lipstick and a polka dot bathing suit.
— Michael H. Keller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024 -
The umbrella name that Farley uses for all his outputs is Motern.
— Brett Martin, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024 -
Thompson has a cameo in Episode 3, playing a cab driver who is killed when Chucky shoves an umbrella down his throat.
— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 25 Oct. 2023 -
People from all around the region brought their families and pitched tents and umbrellas to enjoy the event.
— Jared Quigg, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2023 -
With the start of hurricane season, there are sure to be more than a few thunderstorms, so an umbrella stand is a must.
— Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2024 -
Pulses—the umbrella term for beans, lentils, and chickpeas—provide both protein and fiber-rich carbs.
— Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 6 Aug. 2023 -
Grab an umbrella if staying out late and plan on a wet Saturday.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 -
Most Kroger stores and the grocery stores under its umbrella will be open on Easter, the company said.
— Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024 -
The reality is that those themes are broad, and large things fit under those umbrellas.
— Hazlitt, 10 Apr. 2024 -
As raindrops fell, folks donned ponchos and popped open umbrellas.
— Alex Koller, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2023 -
Deck An indoor/outdoor rug, huge umbrella, and modern furnishings ensure the deck is a place where the couple wants to lounge while the kids play in the yard.
— Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 14 Mar. 2023 -
Some were tiny, less than an inch in size with delicate paper-like umbrellas.
— Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024 -
Most single-seat umbrella strollers will support 40 to 55 pounds.
— Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Sep. 2023 -
Take your pick — domestic drudgery is a large umbrella.
— Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024 -
Eras likes to bring a tent or umbrella for sun coverage, a cooler of water and drinks, and pre-made sandwiches to make things easy.
— Julia Carmel, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023 -
All of the wooden pieces are made of acacia wood, with the table measuring at 30 inches high and features a hole in the middle for an umbrella.
— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023 -
Luckily, a wake-up chat with Marshall puts Ted back on track, and the night isn't a total wash — Ted snags a yellow umbrella from the club and just misses the Mother.
— Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024 -
Tape two to three light strands and battery packs to underside of umbrella, taping middle of light strands up to double them.
— Amanda Kingloff, Parents, 2 Feb. 2024 -
The table is 63 inches long — plenty big enough to fit six adults — and includes a hole for an outdoor umbrella to throw shade on hotter days.
— Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024 -
The roads were lined with spectators, many wearing plastic ponchos and holding umbrellas in the rain.
— Jessie Yeung, CNN, 26 Sep. 2023 -
Pink walls and pool umbrellas are complemented by lots of greenery throughout the space.
— Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023 -
People with umbrellas during heavy rain in New York on Wednesday.
— Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
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