sunshade

noun

Definition of sunshadenext
as in umbrella
a covering used to protect against sun exposure They spent a relaxing afternoon sipping iced tea under the sunshade.

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Recent Examples of sunshade For the outing, both wore bright colored rain coats paired with dark pants and kept it low-key with sunshades and head coverings —Jenner opted for a bandana and Elordi wore a baseball cap. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Everyone appreciated the side window sunshades and the tri‑zone automatic climate control. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 The sunshade on her stroller had gotten twisted around its thin chrome bars, reminding me of the pontoon that had been torn off. — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 Aerial footage showed that the truck's front window was blocked by a sunshade. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshade
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umbrella
Noun
  • The private beach lacks shade, so bring an umbrella and extra sunscreen in the summer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Specialty clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and accessory items like jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets and watches are not included in the sales tax exemption.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of umbrella

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“Sunshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunshade. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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