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noun

ˈka-nə-pē How to pronounce canopy (audio)
Definition of canopynext
as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection trees line both sides of the garden path, with their foliage forming a leafy canopy for walkers

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verb

as in to protect

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Recent Examples of canopy
Noun
With wraparound seating beneath both open sky and shaded canopy, guests can take in sweeping views from every angle—Key West’s colorful shoreline on one side, uninterrupted blue water on the other. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Verb
Themes and decors reflect the unique layers of the rainforest as the hotel rises from forest floor to canopy level. — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Creating layers in your landscape – from ground covers to canopy trees – accommodates the diverse preferences of different bird species. — Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for canopy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopy
  1. roof
  2. protect
  3. tent
  4. cover
  5. screen
Noun
  • Several days of extreme heat and severe storms culminated in a partial roof collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey on July 6.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Their architect, Michael Lehrer, created a striking design with a butterfly roof slanting up in two directions from the center, zigzag walls and picture windows front and back.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of roof
Verb
  • The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • There aren’t enough ships to protect the reopening trade routes from pirates.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of protect
Noun
  • Ward imagines a space inside a space, not unlike the custom tents and custom builds popular in luxury weddings right now (one tent took five days to assemble and recreate a Greek Orthodox church, Vogue reported).
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • The request also includes tents outside Madison Square Garden and street closures around the iconic venue.
    — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of tent
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  • Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The technology has drawn public controversy since Detroit first signed a contract covering certain police precincts in 2020, and again in late 2022.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of cover
Verb
  • Other schools opted to use the grant funds to upgrade their visitor management platforms, which screens guests who enter the buildings.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Riders are screened before competitions and anyone considered too inexperienced is denied entry.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of screen

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“Canopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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