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CANARY

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Canary.

How to pronounce canary:

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Canary - as a noun

Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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A female singer

A moderate yellow with a greenish tinge

Any of several small old world finches

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canary bird
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
finch13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Canary - as an adjective satellite

Having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canary-yellow

Canary - as a verb

To dance nimbly (as in the canary dance)

To inform or snitch, to betray secrets, especially about illegal activities.

Canary - as an adjective

Of a light yellow colour.

Example Sentences

"I bought a canary as a pet."
"The canary's beautiful singing filled the room."
"She is training her canary to do tricks."
"The canary happily chirped in its cage."
"The canary's melodic song brought joy to everyone."
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Word Game Points

Is CANARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, canary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CANARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CANARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, canary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CANARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, canary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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