canary

[ˈkænəri]

canary Definition

  • 1a small, brightly colored finch that is a popular cage bird
  • 2a light yellow color

Using canary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "canary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She keeps a canary in a cage in her living room.

  • Example

    The walls of the nursery were painted in a soft canary yellow.

  • Example

    He has a beautiful singing canary in his backyard.

canary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for canary

Phrases with canary

  • a warning of danger or an early indication of a problem

    Example

    The recent drop in sales is a canary in a coal mine for the company's financial health.

  • the seeds of a plant used as food for canaries and other caged birds

    Example

    She bought a bag of canary seed for her pet birds.

  • a sweet white wine produced in the Canary Islands

    Example

    They enjoyed a bottle of canary wine with their dinner.

Origins of canary

from Old Spanish 'canario', meaning 'of the Canary Islands'

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Summary: canary in Brief

A 'canary' [ˈkænəri] is a small, colorful finch commonly kept as a cage bird. It also refers to a light yellow color. The phrase 'canary in a coal mine' is used to describe a warning of danger or early indication of a problem.