canopy

[ˈkanəpi]

canopy Definition

  • 1a cloth or metal cover fixed over a place to provide shade or shelter, typically one forming part of a tent or supported by a frame attached to a building
  • 2the uppermost layer of vegetation in a forest, especially the trees that form the roof of a rainforest

Using canopy: Examples

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

  • Example

    The canopy over the patio kept us dry during the rain.

  • Example

    The trees formed a dense canopy above us.

  • Example

    The bed had a canopy made of silk.

  • Example

    The fighter jet broke through the enemy's canopy.

canopy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for canopy

Antonyms for canopy

Idioms Using canopy

  • in the open air, under the sky

    Example

    They enjoyed a picnic under the canopy of heaven.

  • the darkness of the night sky

    Example

    The stars shone brightly in the canopy of night.

  • to reveal or expose something that was previously hidden or covered

    Example

    The artist raised the canopy on his latest masterpiece at the gallery opening.

Phrases with canopy

  • a decorative bed with a frame supporting a canopy

    Example

    The princess slept in a luxurious canopy bed.

  • an outdoor adventure activity that involves traveling through the treetops using a series of zip lines and platforms

    Example

    We went on a canopy tour in the Amazon rainforest.

  • a suspended bridge or walkway that allows visitors to walk among the treetops in a forest

    Example

    The canopy walkway in the national park provided a unique view of the forest.

Origins of canopy

from Old French 'conope', from Latin 'conopeum', from Greek 'konopeion', from 'konops' meaning 'mosquito'

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Summary: canopy in Brief

The term 'canopy' [ˈkanəpi] refers to a cloth or metal cover used for shade or shelter, often as part of a tent or attached to a building. It can also refer to the uppermost layer of vegetation in a forest, especially in a rainforest. Examples include 'The canopy over the patio kept us dry during the rain.' and 'The trees formed a dense canopy above us.' Phrases like 'canopy bed' and 'canopy tour' extend the term's usage, while idioms like 'under the canopy of heaven' and 'the canopy of night' evoke the outdoors.