canopy

noun
UK: /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
US: /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

  1. A cover fixed over a bed or seat for shelter or decoration.

    1. The baby slept peacefully under the canopy.
    2. The bride and groom stood beneath a beautiful flower canopy during the wedding ceremony.

  2. The uppermost layer of branches in a forest.

    1. Birds flew among the trees in the canopy.
    2. Sunlight filters through the thick canopy, creating dappled patterns on the forest floor.

  3. A roof-like cover.

    1. We sat under the canopy to avoid rain.
    2. The gas station has a large canopy to shield customers from the weather.

Synonyms

covering overhang roof shelter ceiling shade awning
canopy verb

  1. To form a canopy over something.

    1. Trees canopy the path to the lake.
    2. Vines canopy the walls, creating a cool and shady retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "canopy" in English means: A cover fixed over a bed or seat for shelter or decoration., The uppermost layer of branches in a forest., A roof-like cover..

The phonetic transcription of "canopy" is /ˈkæn.ə.pi/ in British English and /ˈkæn.ə.pi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "canopy": covering, overhang, roof, shelter, ceiling, shade, awning.

Example usage of "canopy": "The baby slept peacefully under the canopy.". More examples on the page.