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shader

shader

1 6.0
A cover that blocks sunlight to make a place cooler
  • noun
  • /ˈʃeɪdər/
: toldo
  • 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

canopy
vsshader
60 4.1

A cover over an area that protects from rain or sun

covers smaller or person-mounted forms of light protection as well
shade
vsshader
49 1.0

A cover for a lamp or window that reduces light

is more general, including people or objects that create protection from light
awning
vsshader
19 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
19 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
window shade
vsshader
  • US
4 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
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
sun visor
vsshader
3 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
sun hat
vsshader
2 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
sunshade
vsshader
1 2.1

A cover that gives shade from the sun

is any device or person that blocks light for protection
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
sunscreening
vsshader
  • Specialized
1 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
sunblind
vsshader
6.4

A cloth screen that blocks strong sunlight

is broader, including many kinds of light blocking items or people

How Shady

pavilion
37 4.4
shader
1 6.0
awning
19 3.2
canopy
60 4.1
umbrella
169 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.