canopy
/ˈkæ.nə.pi/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a cover like a roof made of cloth or branches, used for shade or shelter.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“We sat under the canopy to stay out of the sun.”
“The forest canopy is home to many birds and monkeys.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.