Definition of "umbrella-stand" [umbrella-stand]

• A stand for holding umbrellas. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "There are global supply chains that stretch from back streets in China to umbrella-stand merchants half a world away."
• "The hall grew bright with a candle flame, some heavy object bumped against the umbrella-stand, and feet were ascending the staircase."
• "As Mr. Hoopdriver struggled for equilibrium with the umbrella-stand, Dangle and Phipps, roused from their inertia by"