English Explanatory Dictionary

bumbershoot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An umbrella.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌmbəˌʃuːt/ /ˈbʌmbəɹˌʃut/ en-us-bumbershoot.ogg

Word forms

bumbershoot bumbershoots bumberchute bumberschutz

Etymology

Probably from bumber + shoot, modifications of umbr(ella) + (para)chute. Compare umbershoot.

Synonyms

brolly gamp
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