1. plural of canopy; cloth coverings suspended or extending over something
2. the uppermost layers of branches and leaves in a forest

1. third person singular present of canopy; covers with or as if with a canopy

Examples

• The wedding reception featured elegant white canopies over each table.
• Colorful canopies lined the market street to provide shade for shoppers.
• Scientists study the forest canopies to understand biodiversity.
• The thick canopies blocked most of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor.
• She canopies the outdoor seating area with fabric during summer.
• The vine canopies the entire pergola by late summer.
• Hotel canopies extend over the sidewalk to shelter guests from rain.