sunbrella

English

Etymology

Blend of sun +‎ umbrella

Noun

sunbrella (plural sunbrellas)

  1. (slang) Synonym of parasol

Usage notes

Since the filing of the trademark "Sunbrella" (for a brand of fabric) in the 1990s, lawsuits have been issued regarding the use of the term sunbrella, which, prior to the filing of the trademark, since the 1960s, was used more widely.

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