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shader

shader

6.0
A cover that blocks sunlight to make a place cooler
  • noun
  • /ˈʃeɪdər/
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  • The shader provided relief from the hot sun.

Examples

  • She sat under a shader at the beach to avoid the direct sunlight.

  • Workers assembled a temporary shader over the outdoor seating area for the event.

  • The playground was equipped with a large shader to keep the children cool during summer.

  • We set up a shader to enjoy the picnic.

  • The patio has a large shader that protects us from the hot sun during the summer.

  • He installed a new shader over the window to block the sunlight from coming in.

  • In the garden, the tall tree acts as a shader, providing cool shade on hot days.

Synonyms

shade
vsshader
65 1.0

A cover for a lamp or window that reduces light

is more general, including people or objects that create protection from light
canopy
vsshader
64 4.1

A cover over an area that protects from rain or sun

covers smaller or person-mounted forms of light protection as well
awning
vsshader
20 3.2

A cover attached to a building that protects from sun or rain

also includes freestanding or wearable forms that give protection from light
visor
vsshader
12 2.5

A stiff front part of a cap or helmet that shades the eyes from the sun

is broader, applying to objects or people that give protection from light
shade tree
vsshader
4 2.2

A large tree that gives shade from the sun

also covers built or movable objects that provide protection from light
window shade
vsshader
  • US
3 2.0

A piece of material you pull down to block light or give privacy at a window

is not limited to windows and can be any light blocking object
sunshade
vsshader
1 2.1

A cover that gives shade from the sun

is any device or person that blocks light for protection
sun hat
vsshader
1 1.0

A hat with a wide brim that protects your face from the sun

covers many forms and scales of protection, not only worn items
eyeshade
vsshader
1 4.4

A small front part of a hat that shades the eyes from the sun

is the general idea of providing protection, not only for eyes
sun visor
vsshader
1 2.3

A flap above a car window you pull down to stop sunlight from your eyes

is wider in scope, covering many types of light protection beyond vehicles
sunblind
vsshader
1 6.4

A cloth screen that blocks strong sunlight

is broader, including many kinds of light blocking items or people
sunscreening
vsshader
  • Specialized
4.2

A film or device that blocks sunlight from windows to keep rooms cooler

includes both applied materials and visible objects that create protection from light

How Shady

pavilion
58 4.4
shader
6.0
awning
20 3.2
canopy
64 4.1
umbrella
130 1.0

Surface Forms

shader singular
shaders plural

Morphology

shader = shade (transparent) = shade + er

The word is transparently formed from 'shade' + '-er' to mean something that gives shade.

Etymology

Shader comes from shade ('a darker area or shadow') and the ending -er ('one who gives'). So a shader is something that gives shade, like a cover or cloth that blocks the sun and keeps people cool.