canopy

The word “canopy” has 3 syllables: can-o-py

It's pronounced as /ˈkæn.ə.pi/


What is synonym and antonym for canopy?

In the thesaurus, “canopy” has 29 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for canopy

  • arbor
  • awning
  • baldachin
  • bower
  • canvas
  • canvass
  • ceiling
  • cloud
  • cover
  • darken
  • dim
  • dome
  • dull
  • fly
  • marquee
  • overcast
  • overshadow
  • pavilion
  • pergola
  • protect
  • roof
  • screen
  • shade
  • shadow
  • shelter
  • shield
  • sunshade
  • tent
  • umbrella

Antonyms for canopy

Meanings of canopy

  • 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 trees formed a natural canopy over the hiking trail.
  • They relaxed under the canopy to escape the midday sun.
  • A green canopy covered the jungle, letting in little light.
  • The tent had a waterproof canopy for rainy days.
  • The wedding was held beneath a floral canopy in the garden.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to canopy, such as: arbor, awning, baldachin, bower, canvas, canvass, ceiling.

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

Related Words

umbrella

  • arbor
  • awning
  • bower
  • brolly
  • bumbershoot
  • canopy
  • canvas
  • canvass
  • ceiling
  • cover
  • dome
  • fly
  • gamp
  • guard
  • marquee
  • parapluie
  • parasol
  • pavilion
  • pergola
  • roof
  • screen
  • shade
  • shelter
  • shield
  • sunshade
  • tent

calash

  • auto top
  • awning
  • barouche
  • bonnet
  • brougham
  • buckboard
  • buggy
  • cab
  • cabriolet
  • caleche
  • canopy
  • caroche
  • carriage
  • carriage top
  • carryall
  • chaise
  • chariot
  • coach
  • coupe
  • cover
  • curricle
  • diligence
  • dogcart
  • droshky
  • drosky
  • equipage
  • four-in-hand
  • gig
  • go-cart
  • hackney
  • hackney coach
  • hansom
  • hansom cab
  • jaunting car
  • landau
  • phaeton
  • post chaise
  • rig
  • roadster
  • rockaway
  • shade
  • stage
  • stagecoach
  • stanhope
  • surrey
  • tandem
  • tilbury
  • tonga
  • trap
  • troika
  • turnout
  • victoria

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