canopy
noun
can·o·py
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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.
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)
: to cover with or as if with a canopy
Tall trees canopied the island.
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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 walkersRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Mist hung low over parts of the canopy, interrupted for a time by what is described here as daily rain. — Los Angeles Times, "Micronesia reaffirms U.S. support while Australia hesitates to join campaign against Iran," 5 Aug. 2019 Try to keep drip emitters and soaker hoses away from the trunk of the plant and instead put water at the edge of canopy. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Bay Area gardening: Helping your plants keep their cool," 11 July 2019 Under the cover of the Darien's thick canopy, it's estimated tens of thousands of migrants from around the world brave the dangerous journey. — Ines Novacic, CBS News, "The untold stories behind the headlines of America's immigration debate," 5 July 2019 That would give the planet more than a trillion extra trees and 900 million hectares of additional tree canopy, an area about the size of the United States. — Mark Tutton, CNN, "Restoring forests could capture two-thirds of the carbon humans have added to the atmosphere," 4 July 2019 The flowering evergreens that can tower to 85 feet comprise 80 percent of the state’s canopy, covering 1 million acres, and its nectar sustains birds and insects found nowhere else on Earth. — NBC News, "Sacred Hawaiian tree species threatened by deadly fungus; tourists can help save it," 30 June 2019 Out in the parking lot, near the Field 1 left field fence, a man is tucked into a sleeping bag under a canopy tent. — Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News, "Fueled by coffee and Red Bulls, Anchorage softball players celebrate solstice with a tournament," 25 June 2019 Its former location became an airy atrium in the school’s cafeteria with a ceiling mural of an aspen tree canopy and 13 clouds — representing the dead. — Kathleen Foody, Fortune, "'They Want to Experience It.' Why Columbine Might Be Demolished 20 Years After School Shooting," 14 June 2019 The lodge was designed to give its guests views of the rainforest and native animals from the perspective of a treetop canopy. — Mike Morris, latimes.com, "These luxe places take the ‘ugh’ out of camping," 14 June 2019Recent 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 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'canopy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for canopy
canopy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of canopy
: a piece of cloth that hangs over a bed, throne, etc., as a decoration or shelter
: something that hangs or spreads out over an area
: the highest layer of branches in a forest or on a tree
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canopy
noun
can·o·py
| \ ˈka-nə-pē
\
\
plural canopies
Kids Definition of canopy
1
: a covering fixed over a bed or throne or carried on poles (as over a person of high rank)
2
: something that hangs over and shades or shelters something else
3
: the uppermost spreading layer of a forest
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