noun Download 🔗Share A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed. Examples : "The baby slept soundly under the canopy over her crib. " architecture material building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors. Examples : "The students waited under the canopy outside the school entrance to stay dry in the rain. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The zone of the highest foliage and branches of a forest. Examples : "The canopy of the tall trees blocked out most of the sunlight in the forest. " environment biology plant nature ecology area Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In an airplane, the transparent cockpit cover. Examples : "The pilot carefully opened the canopy before taking off. " vehicle part machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In a parachute, the cloth that fills with air and thus limits the falling speed. Examples : "The skydiver checked the canopy of her parachute to make sure it was fully inflated before landing. " part technology vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover with or as if with a canopy. Examples : "The gardener used a large tarp to canopy the newly planted tomatoes, protecting them from the afternoon sun. " architecture environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To go through the canopy of a forest on a zipline. Examples : "We can canopy through the rainforest on our adventure trip this weekend. " environment sport nature action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading