Canopy

Pronunciation: /ˈkænəpi/

Definitions of canopy

noun the uppermost layer of branches in a forest or on a tree

Example Sentences

A1 The monkeys played in the canopy of the trees.

A2 The canopy provided shade from the hot sun.

B1 The dense canopy of the rainforest blocked out most of the sunlight.

B2 Birds chirped happily in the lush green canopy above.

C1 Scientists study the biodiversity of the canopy to understand the ecosystem better.

C2 The intricate network of branches in the canopy creates a complex habitat for many species.

Examples of canopy in a Sentence

formal The dense canopy of trees in the rainforest provides shelter for a variety of wildlife.

informal Let's set up our hammocks under the canopy for some shade.

slang I love chilling under the canopy with a good book.

figurative The canopy of stars above us seemed to stretch on forever, a blanket of light in the night sky.

Grammatical Forms of canopy

• past tense: canopied
• plural: canopies
• comparative: more canopy
• superlative: most canopy
• present tense: canopies
• future tense: will canopy
• perfect tense: have canopied
• continuous tense: is canopying
• singular: canopy
• positive degree: canopy
• infinitive: to canopy
• gerund: canopying
• participle: canopying

Origin and Evolution of canopy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'canopy' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'konopeion' which referred to a mosquito net.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'canopy' expanded to refer to a covering or awning over a throne or bed, eventually evolving to represent any overhead covering such as trees or foliage.