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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.

Common phrases: pet canary, yellow canary, canary cage

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.

Similar words: canary yellow

Common phrases: pale canary, canary and white, shade of canary

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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