Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jumbrella

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: jum-brel-la
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A broad, canopy-like umbrella, generally used to cover the outdoor patio of a restaurant or bar, either on its own (if it is of sufficient size) or in combination with others.

Example Sentences

"More pleasing - though hardly groundbreaking - is a small, decked beer garden out back, about half the size of the inside space, fringed by planting, covered by a jumbrella and scattered liberally with ashtrays, tables and chairs."

Etymology

Blend of jumbo + umbrella.

Inflected Forms

jumbrellas (plural)

Questions

What does jumbrella mean?: A broad, canopy-like umbrella, generally used to cover the outdoor patio of a restaurant or bar, either on its own (if it is of sufficient size) or in combination with others.
Where does jumbrella come from?: Blend of jumbo + umbrella.

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