26984 words

canary

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
a small, yellow bird that is well known for its singing, sometimes kept as a pet:

Examples:

She had a canary in a birdcage.
2

Examples:

I don't know what compelled me to buy a blazer in a shocking shade of canary.
This stylish toaster is available in in mint green, canary yellow, and lavender blue.
Hot pinks, canary yellows, lime greens and electric blues give a jaunty air to his art.
3

Examples:

All anyone remembers about my performance is that I wore a canary jacket.
The butterfly is bright yellow, almost a canary shade.
She drove up in a canary yellow sportscar.
4
a small, yellow bird, popular as a pet in a cage

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