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Canary (Noun)

A female singer.

Nouns denoting people.

A moderate yellow with a greenish tinge.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The dress she wore to the party was a lovely shade of canary, which perfectly matched the flowers in her hair.
The designer chose canary as the accent color for the spring fashion collection, combining it with soft pastels and neutrals.
In the 1960s, canary was a popular color for home decor, particularly for kitchen appliances and accessories.
The beautiful canary-colored walls in the nursery created a bright and cheerful atmosphere for the baby.
The artist's use of canary in the painting added a touch of warmth and optimism to the otherwise somber scene.

Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.

Nouns denoting people.

The cops used a canary to infiltrate the gang and gather evidence for their bust.
He was suspected of being a canary by his fellow inmates, so they kept a close eye on him.
After what happened to the last canary, it was hard to find anyone willing to cooperate with the police.
The canary wore a wire during the sting operation, gathering incriminating conversations with the suspects.
She was accused of being a canary, but she swore she was just a concerned citizen who reported a crime.

Any of several small Old World finches.

Nouns denoting animals.

The tiny canary perched on the branch, its yellow feathers bright against the drab backdrop.
As the children filed into the room, their teacher offered them the opportunity to care for a small canary that needed daily feedings and exercise.
Its powerful melodic trill instantly recognized, the canary's song filled the greenhouse, harmonizing with the gentle gurgling of the fountain.
While examining the colorful gathering of birds in the adjacent aviary, it was impossible not to notice the sleek, agile canary that seemed to be dancing in mid-air.
Over time, its elaborate cage became a home, a room to the lone canary, a space of confinement it instinctively accepted as it grew accustomed to the whistling owners visiting and lingering nearby.