1. a cloth covering suspended or extending over a bed, throne, or outdoor area
2. the uppermost layer of branches and leaves in a forest
3. the fabric part of a parachute

1. to cover with or as if with a canopy

Examples

• The bride walked down the aisle under a beautiful white canopy.
• We set up a canopy over the picnic table to provide shade.
• Monkeys swung through the forest canopy high above our heads.
• The parachutist’s canopy opened smoothly during the jump.
• Ancient oak trees canopy the entire park.
• A canopy of stars stretched across the night sky.
• The market stalls were protected by colorful fabric canopies.