Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bumbershoot
noun
/ˈbʌmbərˌʃuːt/
Definition
A bumbershoot is an umbrella, specifically one that is large and designed to protect from rain.
Examples
- Don’t forget your bumbershoot; it’s supposed to rain today.
- She carried her colorful bumbershoot everywhere just in case of unexpected showers.
Meaning
The term bumbershoot is often used in a playful or whimsical context to refer to an umbrella.
Synonyms
- umbrella
- parasol
- canopy
