canary

[ˈkænəri]

canary Definition

• 1. a small, brightly colored finch that is a popular cage bird
• 2. a 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

• finch
• songbird
• yellow

Phrases with canary

• canary in a coal mine

  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.

• canary seed

  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.

• canary wine

  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.