noun
Canaries
kuh-NEH-uh-reez
Canaries (noun) means plural of canary; also used as a short name for the Canary Islands. Example: “They spent their holiday in the Canaries.”
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Plural of canary; also used as a short name for the Canary Islands.
"They spent their holiday in the Canaries."
How to use Canaries
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlural form of canary, or an informal name for the Canary Islands off northwest Africa.
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What does “Canaries” mean?
The word “Canaries” means plural of canary; also used as a short name for the Canary Islands. In plain terms, plural form of canary, or an informal name for the Canary Islands off northwest Africa.
How do you pronounce “Canaries”?
“Canaries” is pronounced kuh-NEH-uh-reez (/kəˈnɛəɹiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Canaries” in a sentence?
Here is “Canaries” used in a sentence: “They spent their holiday in the Canaries.”
What part of speech is “Canaries”?
“Canaries” is a noun.
