sunshade

Blocks bright rays

A sunshade is anything that blocks sunlight—an awning, a parasol, or a panel in a car windshield.

The word covers both permanent structures and portable devices: She adjusted the sunshade on the stroller.

Unlike an umbrella, which protects from rain, a sunshade is specifically for sun protection.

structure

awning

Mounted overhead shelter

gazebo · umbrella · visor · blind · sunblind · marquee · trellis · arbor · bower · pavilion

protection

UV

Invisible solar radiation

  • SPFUltraviolet defense measure
  • shelterProtected place or structure
  • coverProtect by overlaying

screen · shield · filter · block · barrier · canopy · visor · guard · relief · respite

beach

parasol

Handheld shade device

palapa · sand · shoreline · suntan · lifeguard · boardwalk · lounge chair · tiki · resort · poolside

materials

canvas

Heavy woven cloth

vinyl · fiberglass · aluminum · polyester · cotton · mesh · acrylic · UV-resistant · waterproof · translucent

vehicle

visor

Eye-shading brim

window · reflector · car · windscreen · louver · carport · parking · automotive

Categories
Opposites
protection purpose

sunshadeumbrella

Handheld rain shelter

rain cover · brolly · raincoat · rain hat · rain hood

light exposure

sunshadeskylight

Window in a roof

sunlamp · tanning bed · sun exposure · sunbathing · direct sunlight

Family

sunshades

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G