parasol

[ par-uh-sawl, -sol ]

noun

1. a lightweight umbrella used, especially by women, as a sunshade.

parasol

/ ˈpærəˌsɒl /

noun

1. an umbrella used for protection against the sun; sunshade

Other Words From

• para·soled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of parasol¹

1610–20; < French, Middle French < Italian parasole. See para- ², Sol

Word History and Origins

Origin of parasol¹

C17: via French from Italian parasole, from para- ² + sole sun, from Latin sōl

Example Sentences

There were tears, there were surprises, there were a fair few parasols - as the Bafta TV awards took place on the hottest day of the year so far.

From BBC

It’s hot - I’ve spotted at least two parasols and lots of fans.

From BBC

Roaming among the trees, admiring the verdure, he saw a crowd of daisies clustered above him, like gigantic stars, and decided to cut one down and present his wife with a pretty parasol.

From Literature

They are hatching plans to build giant parasols in space.

From New York Times

Thousands of colorful parasols fluttered in the sea breeze, and people dipped into the waves.

From Seattle Times