Synonyms of canopy

canopy 1 of 2

noun

ˈka-nə-pē 

as in roof

a raised covering over something for decoration or protection

trees line both sides of the garden path, with their foliage forming a leafy canopy for walkers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roof
• tent
• ceiling
• umbrella
• pavilion
• dome
• awning
• cover
• shelter
• arbor
• shade
• shield
• screen
• canvas
• pergola
• marquee
• bower
• sunshade
• fly

canopy

2 of 2

verb

as in to protect

Related Words

• protect
• cover
• screen
• dim
• dull
• cloud
• shade
• overcast
• darken
• overshadow
• shadow

Dissimilar Words

• light
• illuminate
• expose
• lighten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canopy

Noun

Flexibility is also a raison d’être for the Shed, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Rockwell Associates, though the most visible transformation is the quilted canopy that rolls out to cover the plaza out front. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026

Exterior work would include a canopy removal, new light fixtures, painting, cladding, and landscaping. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Verb

To shape as a tree, prune the main stem and canopy in spring, keeping growth balanced and rounded. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026

Occasioning all this was her cherry tree, a monumental Kanzan that canopies roughly two-thirds of her Brooklyn backyard and part of the one next door. — Kholood Eid, New York Times, 2 May 2025