nounπShareA high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed."The baby slept soundly under the canopy over her crib. "architecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors."The students waited under the canopy outside the school entrance to stay dry in the rain. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe zone of the highest foliage and branches of a forest."The canopy of the tall trees blocked out most of the sunlight in the forest. "environmentbiologyplantnatureecologyareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn an airplane, the transparent cockpit cover."The pilot carefully opened the canopy before taking off. "vehiclepartmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn a parachute, the cloth that fills with air and thus limits the falling speed."The skydiver checked the canopy of her parachute to make sure it was fully inflated before landing. "parttechnologyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with or as if with a canopy."The gardener used a large tarp to canopy the newly planted tomatoes, protecting them from the afternoon sun. "architectureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go through the canopy of a forest on a zipline."We can canopy through the rainforest on our adventure trip this weekend. "environmentsportnatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading