1. a small yellow songbird native to the Canary Islands, often kept as a pet
2. a person who informs on others, especially to authorities
Usage: slang
3. a bright yellow color

1. bright yellow in color

Examples

• The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
• She bought a canary from the pet store.
• The witness turned canary and testified against his former associates.
• Her dress was a bright canary yellow.
• The canary walls made the room feel cheerful.
• Miners used canaries to detect dangerous gases.
• The canary’s song filled the morning air.