Word of the Week
S01 E07: Bumbershoot
Season 1 Episode 7 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Learning the meaning of this word will leave you high and dry.
Check the weather forecast. And then check out the meaning of this fun and useful word. It describes something everyone should have, and no one should leave home without, especially in April.
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Word of the Week is a local public television program presented by WTVP
Word of the Week
S01 E07: Bumbershoot
Season 1 Episode 7 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Check the weather forecast. And then check out the meaning of this fun and useful word. It describes something everyone should have, and no one should leave home without, especially in April.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(upbeat music) - The word of the week is bumbershoot.
It has nothing to do with bees and everything to do with keeping out of the rain.
A bumbershoot is simply a slang word for umbrella.
It is an Americanism, but the British have a few nicknames for the umbrella like brolly and gamp.
And if it's raining, don't forget your wellies.
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