canary

noun
UK: /kəˈneəri/
US: /kəˈneri/

  1. A small, often yellow, bird that is popular as a pet and known for its singing.

    1. The pet shop has a beautiful yellow canary for sale. [ ] [ ]
    2. Keeping a canary can brighten your home with its cheerful song and vibrant color. [ ] [ ]

  2. A singer, especially a female one.

    1. She's a real canary, her voice is so good. [ ] [ ]
    2. The recording label hoped their new canary would attract younger listeners. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

singer vocalist songbird
canary verb

  1. To act as a warning sign of danger or trouble.

    1. The company's stock price canaries potential problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. The decline in sales canaries a larger economic downturn for the business. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "canary" in English means: A small, often yellow, bird that is popular as a pet and known for its singing., A singer, especially a female one..

The phonetic transcription of "canary" is /kəˈneəri/ in British English and /kəˈneri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "canary": singer, vocalist, songbird.

Example usage of "canary": "The pet shop has a beautiful yellow canary for sale.". More examples on the page.