sun umbrellas

Portable outdoor canopies

Sun umbrellas are large parasols designed to provide shade from sunlight, typically used outdoors at beaches, patios, or cafés.

Unlike rain umbrellas, they're usually fixed in place—mounted on poles, tables, or stands—and built wider to cast more shadow: We sat under a sun umbrella and ordered drinks.

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outdoor seating · portables · UV protection · sun protection · sunscreen · crank handle · gazebo · retractable · pergola · patio design · outdoor furniture · café terrace · sidewalk café · alfresco dining · awning · balcony garden · chaise longue · picnic table

Opposites
weather protection purpose

sun umbrellasrain gear

Waterproof clothing ensemble

raincoats · rain hats · galoshes · rain boots · storm shelters

sun exposure intent

sun umbrellastanning beds

UV exposure booths

sunlamps · sunbathing · sun lamps · sundecks · sun worship

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G