canopies

The word “canopies” has 3 syllables: can-o-pies

It's pronounced as /ˈkæn.ə.piːz/


What is synonym and antonym for canopies?

In the thesaurus, “canopies” has 28 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for canopies along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for canopies

  • arbors
  • awnings
  • bowers
  • canvases
  • canvasses
  • ceilings
  • clouds
  • covers
  • darkens
  • dims
  • domes
  • dulls
  • flies
  • marquees
  • overcasts
  • overshadows
  • pavilions
  • pergolas
  • protects
  • roofs
  • screens
  • shades
  • shadows
  • shelters
  • shields
  • sunshades
  • tents
  • umbrellas

Antonyms for canopies

Meanings of canopies

  • noun
    1. A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.
    2. Any overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors.
    3. The zone of the highest foliage and branches of a forest.
    4. In an airplane, the transparent cockpit cover.
    5. In a parachute, the cloth that fills with air and thus limits the falling speed.
  • verb
    1. To cover with or as if with a canopy.
    2. To go through the canopy of a forest on a zipline.

Example Sentences

  • The jungle canopies were alive with the sounds of birds and insects.
  • Colorful canopies lined the street during the festival.
  • The hikers walked beneath the thick forest canopies.
  • Vendors set up their stalls under large canopies to shield from the sun.
  • The hotel’s outdoor lounge featured elegant white canopies for shade.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to canopies, such as: arbors, awnings, bowers, canvases, canvasses, ceilings, clouds.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • arbors
  • awnings
  • bowers
  • canopies
  • canvases
  • canvasses
  • ceilings
  • covers
  • domes
  • flies
  • marquees
  • pavilions
  • pergolas
  • roofs
  • screens
  • shades
  • shelters
  • shields
  • sunshades
  • tents

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