UMBRELLA as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • having the function of uniting a group of similar things
   Usage Example(s)
   • the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups
   • under the umbrella of capitalism
   Hypernyms(s) umbrella is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • union (what does union mean?)
   • unification (what does unification mean?)
   • uniting (what does uniting mean?)
   • conjugation (what does conjugation mean?)
   • jointure (what does jointure mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets
   Usage Example(s)
   • an air umbrella over England
   Hypernyms(s) umbrella is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • defense (what does defense mean?)
   • defence (what does defence mean?)
   • defensive measure (what does defensive measure mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
   Hypernyms(s) umbrella is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • canopy (what does canopy mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • gamp (what does gamp mean?)
   • brolly (what does brolly mean?)

UMBRELLA as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups
   Usage Example(s)
   • an umbrella organization
   • umbrella insurance coverage
   Similar To
   • comprehensive (what does comprehensive mean?)