canary
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kəˈneri/ · UK /kəˈneəri/
canary means: A small bird, often yellow, that sings and is sometimes kept as a pet.
noun
SMALL SONGBIRDB2
A small bird, often yellow, that sings and is sometimes kept as a pet.
- Our canary sings every morning.
- She put fresh seeds in the canary cage.
- Two yellow canaries flew around the room.
PALE YELLOWC2
A pale yellow color with a slight green shade.
- She chose canary for the walls.
- The curtains come in canary and white.
- A soft shade of canary brightened the room.
Questions about canary
What does canary mean?
A small bird, often yellow, that sings and is sometimes kept as a pet.
What is canary in other languages?
Türkçe: kanarya · Español: canario · Français: canari · Deutsch: Kanarienvogel · Italiano: canarino · 日本語: カナリア
How do you pronounce canary?
In American English /kəˈneri/; in British English /kəˈneəri/.
How do you use canary in a sentence?
Our canary sings every morning. She put fresh seeds in the canary cage.
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