noun
Uncommon
canopy
KA-nuh-pee
Canopy (noun) means a covering suspended or supported above something, such as a bed or entrance. Example: “The four-poster bed had a canopy draped in soft linen.”
noun
1
A covering suspended or supported above something, such as a bed or entrance.
"The four-poster bed had a canopy draped in soft linen."
2
The upper layer of branches and leaves in a forest.
"Sunlight barely reached the forest floor through the dense canopy."
"Researchers built a walkway high in the rainforest canopy."
3
The transparent covering over an aircraft cockpit, or the fabric part of a parachute.
"The pilot slid the canopy shut before takeoff."
verb
1
To cover something as if with a canopy.
"Old oak trees canopied the narrow lane."
How to use canopy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn overhead covering, whether over a bed, a forest, or a cockpit.
Common pairings
forest canopy
canopy bed
aircraft canopy
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Word forms
- Plural
- canopies
- Third person singular
- canopies
- Past tense
- canopied
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The four-poster bed had a _____ draped in soft linen.
Etymology
From Old French conopé, ultimately from Ancient Greek konopeion, "mosquito net" — the original canopies were nets hung over beds to keep insects away.
Rhymes for canopy
copy
loopy
poopy
jalopy
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Frequently asked questions
What does “canopy” mean?
The word “canopy” means a covering suspended or supported above something, such as a bed or entrance. In plain terms, an overhead covering, whether over a bed, a forest, or a cockpit.
How do you pronounce “canopy”?
“Canopy” is pronounced KA-nuh-pee (/ˈkæ.nə.pi/ in IPA).
How do you use “canopy” in a sentence?
Here is “canopy” used in a sentence: “The four-poster bed had a canopy draped in soft linen.”
What part of speech is “canopy”?
Depending on how it is used, “canopy” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “canopy” come from?
The word “canopy” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French conopé, ultimately from Ancient Greek konopeion, "mosquito net" — the original canopies were nets hung over beds to keep insects away.
Is “canopy” a common word?
“Canopy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “canopy” have?
“Canopy” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a covering suspended or supported above something, such as a bed or entrance.
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