canopy

noun

can·o·py | \ ˈka-nə-pē

plural canopies

Definition of canopy

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a cloth covering suspended over a bed

b : a cover (as of cloth) fixed or carried above a person of high rank or a sacred object : baldachin A canopy hung over the altar.

c : a protective covering: such as

(1) : the uppermost spreading branchy layer of a forest

(2) : awning, marquee A canopy was erected over the grandstand.

2 : an ornamental rooflike structure

3a : the transparent enclosure over an airplane cockpit

b : the fabric part of a parachute that catches the air

canopy

verb

canopied; canopying

Definition of canopy (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to cover with or as if with a canopy Tall trees canopied the island.

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Synonyms for canopy

Synonyms: Noun

awning, ceiling, cover, roof, tent

Examples of canopy in a Sentence

Noun

A canopy hung over the altar. trees line both sides of the garden path, with their foliage forming a leafy canopy for walkers

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Taylor put the canopy in a car and returned to the park with three volunteers. — Otis R. Taylor Jr., SFChronicle.com, "Oakland city politics: Running against Desley Brooks? You may run a risk," 22 June 2018 The folks at Kings Landing have stayed busy, sawing portals through the tangled canopies, which, though toppled over, are still green and alive. — Kevin Spear, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Wekiva and Rock Springs Run cure stress with gorgeous gators and hypnotic rain," 1 June 2018 The city glistened in the distance, the Los Angeles skyline glowing through an opening in the giant white canopies. — Bill Plaschke, latimes.com, "LAFC christens new Banc of California Stadium with a thrilling win, and Angelenos feel right at home," 30 Apr. 2018 Each cottage is nestled in the canopies of a cypress tree forest, and there are five different ones to choose from: The Nest, Lofthaven, Juniper, Willow, and Yoki. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "This Incredible Treehouse and Zip-Lining Resort Takes Glamping to The Next Level," 29 Mar. 2019 Start by booking a comprehensive jump or accelerated free-fall course, which will provide classroom instruction on safety rules, body technique, equipment use, and flying the canopy on your own. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "How To Go Skydiving for the First Time," 5 Mar. 2019 The hurricane decimated the canopy and killed an untold number of birds, yet the ecosystem has begun to gradually recover. — Sara Clemence, WSJ, "Puerto Rico on the Rebound: A Three-Day Getaway Guide," 26 Dec. 2018 On the slopes of northern Ecuador's Quijo Valley, perpetual clouds shroud the canopy of a seemingly pristine tropical forest. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Supposedly pristine South American forest had been pre-Columbian farmland," 17 July 2018 The Young at Art Museum in Davie got one of the first solar canopies in 2015. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Why are solar trees popping up all over? Thank thousands of South Florida families," 13 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Vaughn Hillyard / NBC News Lush cyprus and black willow trees canopy over these swamps. — Vaughn Hillyard /, NBC News, "Louisiana fisherman wait for help from Trump administration," 23 June 2018 The lobby is chock full of artful communal spots, including a lounge canopied by a 500-pound, reclaimed wood hand sculpture; a gallery with rotating works; and a Southwestern joint with a 30-foot mural by Denverite Emanuel Martinez. — Stephanie Granada, Sunset, "12 Incredible Hotels for Art Lovers," 22 Jan. 2018 Inspired by Beckham's very own gardens, the terrace will include groupings of troughs and cubes, and a dramatic archway, canopying the entrance into the restaurant with scented garden roses and white wisteria. — Vogue, "Victoria Beckham’s Guide to Summer Gardening," 21 May 2018 Luckily, the Stanley McCormick Memorial Court, affectionately known as the the Art Institute’s South Garden, is an oasis of raised concrete beds, canopying trees and a reflecting pool with water splashing down from its interior fountains. — Christen A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "6 great outdoor spots to read this summer in Chicago," 21 May 2018 Dangling anime plushies, string lights and vintage flip phones canopy the ceiling. — Misty White Sidell | Wwd, latimes.com, "Uncovering Japan’s capital of hidden, indie boutiques," 24 Aug. 2017 The city’s mile-long beach is carpeted by bright towels and canopied by a pageant of umbrellas. — Julie Besonen, New York Times, "Asbury Park: Where Art, Grit and Local Spirits Mix," 4 Aug. 2017 Carpeted by wheat fields and canopied by hardwood forests, the 23-square-mile island is easy to navigate, though first-time visitors might appreciate climbing Lookout Tower to get their bearings. — Kurt Chandler, chicagotribune.com, "Scandinavian heritage, quirky charm await on winsome Washington Island," 30 June 2017

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