Parasol

usgb/ˈpærəsɔːl/
noun

A type of umbrella used to protect from the sun.

She sat on the beach under a colorful parasol.
Visual representation of "parasol" - A type of umbrella used to protect from the sun.

Often appears as...

  • open a parasol
  • close a parasol
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Outdoor Usage

Parasol is mainly used outdoors to provide shade in sunny conditions, rarely indoors.

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Tourists often rent parasols at the beach to enjoy a sunny day comfortably.
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Not for Rain

Unlike umbrellas, parasols are usually not waterproof and are not meant for rain.

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Make sure to bring an umbrella, not a parasol, in case it rains.
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Fashion Accessory

Parasols can also be a fashion statement or part of a traditional costume.

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At the garden party, her elegant parasol matched her vintage dress perfectly.
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