word
Umbrella
Uh-MBREH-luh
/ʌˈmbrɛlʌ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
umbrella
Dictionary meaning
Covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups.
Examples
- An umbrella organization.
- The Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups.
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