umbrellaless
-
a word derived from
umbrella.
umbrellanouna light, small, portable, usually circular cover for protection from rain or sun, consisting of a fabric held on a collapsible frame of thin ribs radiating from the top of a carrying stick or handle.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It was pouring with rain; I was umbrellaless and drenched.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 10, 2012
I went to the post office, and as I stood on the steps, umbrellaless, hesitating before plunging into the slushy road, a little, hesitating voice seemed to come from under my elbow.
From In a German Pension by Katherine Mansfield
When she got there, she found that places of vantage were already occupied to their utmost capacity by umbrellaless folk like herself.
From Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl by Horace W. C. (Horace Wykeham Can) Newte
She would have rushed down to the gate umbrellaless if Aunt Jane had not caught and conducted her, while Gillian followed with Fergus.
From Beechcroft at Rockstone by Charlotte Mary Yonge
A few steps before her, pacing on, umbrellaless, was a figure which made her hurry to overtake him.
From The Trial by Charlotte Mary Yonge