Definition of umbrella

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • umbrella is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • umbrella is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • umbrella is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of umbrella


  • a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets (noun)

    Examples

    1. an air umbrella over England
  • a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy (noun)
  • covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an umbrella organization
    2. umbrella insurance coverage
  • having the function of uniting a group of similar things (noun)

    Examples

    1. the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups
    2. under the umbrella of capitalism

See definition of umbrella in Merriam Webster