parasol
noun
par·a·sol ˈper-ə-ˌsȯl 
-ˌsäl,
ˈpa-rə-
: a lightweight umbrella used as a sunshade
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Niall Turnbull, his 8-year old daughter and 5-year old son were equipped with a parasol, hats, ice cubes and ginger beer. 
Rick Noack, Washington Post, 23 July 2022 Camilla also carried a parasol to stay shaded from the sun. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 Topping it off, literally, is a parasol that extends from between the two showcases. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 May 2022 Picnics include outdoor furniture, all table settings, a parasol, bug spray, facial tissue, sunscreen, trash bags, and more. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 June 2022 The parasol structure uses multiple computers and motors to operate, and when closed has been aerodynamically tested by Rolls-Royce at speeds up to 155 mph. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 May 2022 Strapped to her back is a small black pack that holds the pole of her parasol, blue and purple streamers fluttering from its rim. Suzanne Van Atten, ajc, 12 Oct. 2013 The post focuses on a disclaimer that the parasol doesn’t block rain, but instead should be used as shade from the sun and for fashion purposes. BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022 His female companion, seated at a table nearby, stops gluing streamers to a parasol and looks up at him with admiration. Suzanne Van Atten, ajc, 12 Oct. 2013 See More
Rick Noack, Washington Post, 23 July 2022 Camilla also carried a parasol to stay shaded from the sun. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 Topping it off, literally, is a parasol that extends from between the two showcases. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 May 2022 Picnics include outdoor furniture, all table settings, a parasol, bug spray, facial tissue, sunscreen, trash bags, and more. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 June 2022 The parasol structure uses multiple computers and motors to operate, and when closed has been aerodynamically tested by Rolls-Royce at speeds up to 155 mph. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 May 2022 Strapped to her back is a small black pack that holds the pole of her parasol, blue and purple streamers fluttering from its rim. Suzanne Van Atten, ajc, 12 Oct. 2013 The post focuses on a disclaimer that the parasol doesn’t block rain, but instead should be used as shade from the sun and for fashion purposes. BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022 His female companion, seated at a table nearby, stops gluing streamers to a parasol and looks up at him with admiration. Suzanne Van Atten, ajc, 12 Oct. 2013 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, "screen or canopy shielding from the sun," going back to Middle French, borrowed from Italian parasole, from para "(it) shields, keeps out" (3rd singular present of parare "to prepare, adorn, avert, shield") + sole "sun," going back to Latin sōl — more at parry, solar
First Known Use
1660, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
parasol
noun
par·a·sol ˈper-ə-ˌsȯl
: a light umbrella used as a protection against the sun