Canary Definition & Meaning
canary
- adjective
- having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow
- noun
- someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
- a female singer
- a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge
- any of several small Old World finches
"Canary" in song lyrics
See how canary is used in real songs:
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"Buy me some Prada, Fendi or a Canary"
B.G. f/ Evelyn — Get Yo Mind Right -
"and to top it all off, heard my co-defendant turned canary"
Boot Camp Clik — Ohkeedoke -
"Every head, high-pitched bird, fly canary"
RZA (Bobby Digital) — Show U Love
Words that rhyme with canary
Usage tips for "canary"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "canary" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for canary to find words that pair well.
Use "canary" in a verse
Now that you know what "canary" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does canary mean?
- having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police a female singer a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge any of several small Old World finches
- What part of speech is canary?
- Canary is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does canary have?
- Canary has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).