Canopy: meaning, definitions and examples
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canopy
[ ˈkanəpi ]
tree
An overhead roof or structure that provides shade or shelter, typically formed by trees or plants.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dense canopy of trees in the rainforest provides shelter for a variety of wildlife.
- The canopy of leaves blocked out the harsh sunlight, creating a cool oasis below.
sky
An ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something, especially a throne or bed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The royal canopy above the king's throne added to the grandeur of the ceremony.
- The bride and groom walked under a beautiful canopy held by their friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "canopy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 canopy
- copertura
- dossel
🇮🇳 छतरी
- छत
- छतनार
🇩🇪 Dach
- Baumkronen
- Bedachung
🇮🇩 kanopi
- atap
- kanopi pepohonan
🇺🇦 кронa
- навіс
- дах
🇵🇱 daszek
- baldachim
- korona drzew
🇯🇵 キャノピー
- 樹冠
- 屋根
🇫🇷 canopée
- auvent
- couverture
🇪🇸 dosel
- dosel de árbol
- cubierta
🇹🇷 çatı
- örtü
- canopy
🇰🇷 캐노피
- 나뭇잎 지붕
- 덮개
🇸🇦 قبة
- مظلة
- غطاء
🇨🇿 koruna
- stříška
- baldachýn
🇸🇰 koruna
- strecha
- baldachýn
🇨🇳 树冠
- 天篷
- 顶篷
🇸🇮 krona
- nadstrešek
- baldahin
🇮🇸 króna
- þak
- skýli
🇰🇿 жапырақ
- шатыр
- жамылғы
🇬🇪 დედა
- საბინ დასუფთავება
- canopy
🇦🇿 taxta
- çatı
- canopy
🇲🇽 dosel
- cubierta
- toldo
Word origin
The word 'canopy' originated from the Greek word 'konops', meaning a gnat or mosquito. In ancient times, canopies were often used as protection against insects, especially in warm climates. Over time, the meaning expanded to include various types of covers and shelters, both natural and man-made.
See also: can, canal, cane, canine, caning, canister, canning, cannot, canteen, could.