Definitions

1. noun

a covering of branches or other material forming a roof or overhead layer, especially in a garden, park, or a vehicle.

“The car was equipped with a canopy to provide shade on sunny days.”

2. noun

a decorative or elaborate structure forming a roof or overhead layer, especially in a building or on a stage.

“The wedding ceremony took place under a beautiful canopy of flowers and greenery.”

3. verb

to provide a canopy for

“The gardener canopied the garden with a layer of vines and flowers.”