canopy

The definition of a canopy is a roof like covering or anything that seems to cover.

(noun)

An example of canopy is a thick forest that the sun doesn't shine through onto the ground below.
An example of canopy is the fabric cover being held by a post at each corner above a bed.

See canopy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

a drapery, awning, or other rooflike covering fastened above a bed, throne, etc., or held on poles over a person or sacred thing
a structure of canvas on a framework sheltering an area or forming a sheltered walk to the entrance of a building
anything that covers or seems to cover like a canopy, as the sky
the transparent hood over an airplane cockpit
the part of a parachute that opens up and catches the air
a rooflike projection over a door, pulpit, etc.
the uppermost leafy level of a forest

Origin: ME canape < ML canapeum < L conopeum < Gr kōnōpeion, couch with mosquito curtains, dim. of kōnōps, gnat

transitive verb canopied, canopying

to place or form a canopy over; cover; shelter

See canopy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. can·o·pies

A covering, usually of cloth, suspended over a throne or bed or held aloft on poles above an eminent person or a sacred object.
Architecture An ornamental rooflike projection over a niche, altar, or tomb.
A protective rooflike covering, often of canvas, mounted on a frame over a walkway or door.
A high overarching covering, such as the sky: “I just look up at the stars and let the vastness of that black and twinkling canopy fill my soul” (Margaret Mason).
The uppermost layer in a forest, formed by the crowns of the trees. Also called crown canopy.
The transparent enclosure over the cockpit of an aircraft.
The part of a parachute that opens up to catch the air.