What is a canopy?

Canopy definition, a covering, usually of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, exalted personage, or sacred object. See more. read more

There was a beautiful canopy for Ozma and her guests to sit under and watch the people run races and jump and wrestle. View in context The canopy which is to be borne over your Majesty, in the procession, is waiting," announced the chief master of the ceremonies. read more

Also called crown canopy, crown cover. the cover formed by the leafy upper branches of the trees in a forest. the sky. the part of a parachute that opens up and fills with air, usually made of nylon or silk. the transparent cover over the cockpit of an airplane. verb (used with object), can·o·pied, can·o·py·ing. read more