parasol
5 synonyms for parasol, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A lightweight umbrella carried for shade rather than rain.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From French parasol, from Italian parasole — para- ("to shield against") + sole ("sun"), literally "sun-shield."
Full origin of parasol →Frequently asked questions
What does “parasol” mean?
The word “parasol” means a lightweight umbrella carried for shade rather than rain. In plain terms, an umbrella meant to block sunshine rather than rain.
How do you pronounce “parasol”?
“Parasol” is pronounced PA-ruh-sol (/ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ in IPA).
How do you use “parasol” in a sentence?
Here is “parasol” used in a sentence: “She twirled her parasol as she strolled through the garden.”
What is another word for “parasol”?
Words with a similar meaning to “parasol” include sunshade, sun umbrella, beach umbrella, chatta and chatra.
What part of speech is “parasol”?
“Parasol” is a noun.
Where does the word “parasol” come from?
The word “parasol” comes from French. From French parasol, from Italian parasole — para- ("to shield against") + sole ("sun"), literally "sun-shield.".
How many meanings does “parasol” have?
“Parasol” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lightweight umbrella carried for shade rather than rain.
