parasol

Meanings

Noun

• A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
• A miniature paper umbrella used as a decoration in tropical-themed cocktails.
• A roof or covering of a structure designed to provide cover from wind, rain, or sun.

Verb

• To protect with, or as if with, a parasol; to shade.

Related

Similar words

• sunshade, umbrella, beach umbrella

Origin

• From French parasol, from Italian parasole, from para- + sole.