A canopy is an overhead roof or structure that provides shade or shelter. A canopy can also be a tent, generally without floor, or the transparent cover of a jet fighter's cockpit, or other things

The word came from Ancient Greek κωνώπειον = "cover to keep insects off", from κώνωψ = "cone-face", which is a bahuvrihi compound meaning "mosquito". The first `o' changing into `a' may be due to influence from the place name Canopus, Egypt thought of as a place of luxuries.

See also

• Chuppah

Roofs