English · Word Candidate

canopy

/ˈkæ.nə.pi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: canopies · canopying · canopied

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.

Noun

Examples

golden canopies and beds of state

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To cover with or as if with a canopy.

Verb

Examples

Away before me to sweet beds of flowers: Love-thoughts lie rich when canopied with bowers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To go through the canopy of a forest on a zipline.

Verb

Examples

2013, Tara Morris, “Canopying In Rio Claro,” colombiareports.com, 11 March, 2013, If you’re looking for a little adventure in Colombia, look no further than canopying through Rio Claro’s lush, secluded jungle, located just five hours bus ride from either Medellin or Bogota.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “canopy” mean?

A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.

Is “canopy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.