How Do You Spell CANOPY?

Pronunciation: [kˈanəpi] (IPA)

The word "canopy" is spelled with five letters: C-A-N-O-P-Y. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈkænəpi/ which represents the sounds of each letter in the word. The "c" is pronounced as /k/, the "a" as /æ/, the "n" as /n/, the "o" as /ə/, and the "p" and "y" as /pi/. The word "canopy" refers to a covering or shelter, often made of fabric or another material, that is supported by a frame or structure.

CANOPY Meaning and Definition

  1. A canopy is a noun that refers to a covering or sheltering structure that is suspended or supported above an area. Typically, a canopy consists of a fabric, such as canvas or silk, stretched over a framework of poles or attached to the sides of a building. Canopies serve various purposes, including providing shade, protection from the elements, or decoration.

    In the natural world, a canopy commonly refers to the uppermost layer of a forest, made up of the tops of trees or vegetation. This leafy covering forms a dense layer that provides shade and refuge for animals, while also acting as a barrier against rain and sunlight. The canopy in a forest plays a vital role in the ecosystem, influencing the growth and distribution of lower vegetation and housing numerous species of plants and animals.

    In architecture and design, a canopy is frequently used as an architectural element, particularly in outdoor spaces. It can be constructed over a building entrance, a walkway, or a patio to shield from precipitation or the sun's rays. Additionally, canopies can be used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space, with various designs and materials available to suit different styles and purposes.

    Overall, a canopy can refer to both a physical structure or a natural layer of vegetation, both serving to offer shelter, protection, and visual enhancement in different environments.

  2. • To cover with a canopy.
    • A covering over a throne or a bed; a covering over the head; in arch., an ornamental projection over a door, a window, & c.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CANOPY

The word "canopy" originated from the Latin word "canopeum", which initially referred to a large cloth used by the Ancient Romans to protect spectators from the sun during outdoor events, mainly in theaters and amphitheaters. This Latin term was derived from the Greek word "konops", meaning "mosquito" or "gnat". The connection between the Greek word and the Latin term lies in the notion that the cloth used for protection resembled a mosquito net. Over time, the meaning of "canopy" evolved from a cloth used for shade to any covering above, such as a roof or overhead shelter.

Similar spelling words for CANOPY

Plural form of CANOPY is CANOPIES

Conjugate verb Canopy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have canopied
you would have canopied
he/she/it would have canopied
we would have canopied
they would have canopied
I would have canopy
you would have canopy
he/she/it would have canopy
we would have canopy
they would have canopy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been canopying
you would have been canopying
he/she/it would have been canopying
we would have been canopying
they would have been canopying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would canopy
you would canopy
he/she/it would canopy
we would canopy
they would canopy

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be canopying
you would be canopying
he/she/it would be canopying
we would be canopying
they would be canopying

FUTURE

I will canopy
you will canopy
he/she/it will canopy
we will canopy
they will canopy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be canopying
you will be canopying
he/she/it will be canopying
we will be canopying
they will be canopying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have canopied
you will have canopied
he/she/it will have canopied
we will have canopied
they will have canopied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been canopying
you will have been canopying
he/she/it will have been canopying
we will have been canopying
they will have been canopying

IMPERATIVE

you canopy
we let´s canopy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to canopy

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was canopying
you were canopying
he/she/it was canopying
we were canopying
they were canopying

PAST PARTICIPLE

canopied

PAST PERFECT

I had canopied
you had canopied
he/she/it had canopied
we had canopied
they had canopied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been canopying
you had been canopying
he/she/it had been canopying
we had been canopying
they had been canopying

PRESENT

I canopy
you canopy
he/she/it canopies
we canopy
they canopy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am canopying
you are canopying
he/she/it is canopying
we are canopying
they are canopying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

canopying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have canopied
you have canopied
he/she/it has canopied
we have canopied
they have canopied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been canopying
you have been canopying
he/she/it has been canopying
we have been canopying
they have been canopying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it canopy

SIMPLE PAST

I canopied
you canopied
he/she/it canopied
we canopied
they canopied

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