Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

canopies

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Canopies and awnings are subject to onerous permitting rules.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

Canopies of lanky pine trees eventually give way to enormous car parks and long-term storage units, underscoring the feeling of vastness.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2022

Canopies have faded from vibrant green to a rusty shade.

From Fox News • Nov. 20, 2021

Canopies were stretched over the sidewalk in front of the Hollywood office the other day to protect waiting patrons from the sun — but the line of people spilled far beyond the tenting.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2018

Canopies and buffet tables dotted the massive compound, which was green and landscaped, with the promise of a swimming pool in the back.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

More Suggestions