canary
Translation
canary
Examples
The canary sang a beautiful song.
The canary sang a beautiful song.
Miners used canaries to detect dangerous gases.
Miners used canaries to detect dangerous gases.
Grammar Patterns
a canary a small, yellow bird known for its singing The canary in the cage is singing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: finch, songbird
Etymology
From the Canary Islands, where the bird is native. The islands' name is from Latin 'Canariae Insulae' (Islands of the Dogs).
Memory Tips
Picture a bright yellow bird from the sunny Canary Islands.