This meaning refers to the top layer of trees in a forest. It is made by leaves and branches covering the sky above.
The birds sang high in the green canopy.
We walked under the forest canopy for shade.
A canopy here means a fabric roof made for shelter or decoration. It can be above a bed or a seat.
The baby slept under a white canopy.
There was a canopy over the wedding chairs.
This meaning is about an outdoor cover made often of fabric. People use it to stay safe from sun or rain.
We sat under the canopy at the park.
The market stalls had colorful canopies to block sun.
Here, canopy means the clear or fabric covering on top of something like a plane or parachute. It protects or helps control the object.
The airplane canopy opened during the flight.
The parachutist pulled the canopy to slow down.
This meaning means a natural or dense layer that covers a surface, like trees or clouds forming a roof-like cover.
A thick canopy of clouds blocked the sunlight.
The jungle canopy was hard to see from the ground.
This meaning refers to a special ornamental roof used in buildings, often over important places like altars or thrones.
The king sat beneath a golden canopy.
The church altar had a decorated canopy overhead.
