umbrella meaning and definition

UMBRELLA noun

Definition of umbrella (noun)

1. a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
2. a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets
   • "an air umbrella over England"
3. having the function of uniting a group of similar things
   • "the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups"; "under the umbrella of capitalism"

UMBRELLA adjective

Definition of umbrella (adjective)

1. covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups
   • "an umbrella organization"; "umbrella insurance coverage"