parasol

Example Sentences

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Under the burning desert sun, many sought whatever natural shade they could or sheltered under parasols.

From Reuters

“I heard a parasol was effective so we are using a large one.”

From New York Times

Cynthia Papermaster, 75, carried a bright pink parasol bearing the message “cut the Pentagon, fund the planet,” while walking her dog, Lucky, also clad in purplish-pink.

From Washington Post

As atmospheric as the area can be — especially during the warmer months, when cafes overflow onto streets and colorful parasols dot the Clock Tower Beach — the crowds can seriously spoil the mood.

From Washington Post

One user called the parasol "a very big but useless fashion statement".

From BBC