parasol
noun
par·a·sol
| \ ˈper-ə-ˌsȯl
, -ˌsäl, ˈpa-rə-\
, -ˌsäl, ˈpa-rə-\
Definition of parasol
: a lightweight umbrella used as a sunshade
Examples of parasol in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Bring a picnic, a blanket and your best rom-com loving friends; bonnets and parasols are optional. — Washington Post, "24 things to do in the D.C. area this Fourth of July holiday weekend," 3 July 2019 Aficionados bring parasols, folding chairs and picnics. — The Economist, "A French cyclist may win the Tour de France," 25 July 2019 But this year’s heat extremes led him to joke with a friend on Twitter about purchasing a parasol specifically for the festival. — Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, "Does Artscape actually always fall on the hottest weekend in Baltimore? This year, it’s true.," 18 July 2019 Thousands of spectators visited the street to get a closer look at the whimsical rainbow of parasols. — Johnny Diaz, sun-sentinel.com, "The sun helps tell a colorful story in this new Coral Gables art exhibit," 24 June 2019 There were plenty of pastels, parasols, and dancers. — Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, "Taylor Swift's 2019 Billboard Music Awards Performance Is Being Compared to Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella," 2 May 2019 Most prevalent is the antique floor lamp, lush and brassy with its parasol-like palm fronds. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Is This the Original SAD Lamp? The Best Tropical Light Fixtures to Ward Off Seasonal Blues," 12 Oct. 2018 The home itself has landmark status, but a prime attraction is the elaborate garden, which includes a parasol-like dragon tree. — J. S. Marcus, WSJ, "When Home Is a Portuguese Bachelor Pad Fit for a King," 25 July 2018 Camilla sported an appropriately floral dress and a silver necklace, and carried a white parasol to protect herself from the sun. — Megan Friedman, Harper's BAZAAR, "Camilla Parker Bowles Revealed an Injury on Her Hand at a Royal Event," 25 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'parasol.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for parasol
parasol
noun
English Language Learners Definition of parasol
: a light umbrella that you use to protect yourself from the sun
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parasol
noun
par·a·sol
| \ ˈper-ə-ˌsȯl
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Kids Definition of parasol
: a light umbrella used as a protection against the sun
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