Umbrella (noun)

A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain or sun.

Origin:

From italian ombrello, from old italian ombrerio, from latin umbellus, from umbra "shade".

Examples:

1. I always bring an umbrella when I go out, just in case it rains.
2. She opened the umbrella to protect herself from the sun.
3. The umbrella provides shade for the beach goers.
4. The wind blew the umbrella inside out.
5. The umbrella is a common symbol of protection.