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- [kan-uh-pee]
- /ˈkæn ə pi/
- /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-uh-pee]
- /ˈkæn ə pi/
Definitions of canopy word
- countable noun canopy A canopy is a decorated cover, often made of cloth, which is placed above something such as a bed or a seat. 3
- countable noun canopy A canopy is a layer of something that spreads out and covers an area, for example the branches and leaves that spread out at the top of trees in a forest. 3
- noun canopy an ornamental awning above a throne or bed or held over a person of importance on ceremonial occasions 3
- noun canopy a rooflike covering over an altar, niche, etc 3
- noun canopy a roofed structure serving as a sheltered passageway or area 3
- noun canopy a large or wide covering, esp one high above 3
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Origin of canopy
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English canope < Medieval Latin canōpēum, variant of Latin cōnōpēum mosquito net < Greek kōnōpeîon bed with net to keep gnats off, equivalent to kṓnōp(s) gnat + -eion, neuter of -eios adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Canopy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
canopy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
canopy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for canopy
noun canopy
- umbrella — a light, small, portable, usually circular cover for protection from rain or sun, consisting of a fabric held on a collapsible frame of thin ribs radiating from the top of a carrying stick or handle.
- marquee — a tall rooflike projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
- shade — the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of rays of light from an object, place, or area.
- awning — An awning is a piece of material attached to a caravan or building which provides shelter from the rain or sun.
verb canopy
- overspread — to spread or diffuse over: A blush of embarrassment overspread his face.
- mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
- layered — a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface: a layer of soot on the window sill; two layers of paint.
- carpeting — You use carpeting to refer to a carpet, or to the type of material that is used to make carpets.
- cover up — If you cover something or someone up, you put something over them in order to protect or hide them.
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