canary
/kəˈnɛri/
noun
- A small yellow bird often kept as a pet, known for its singing.
- My grandmother has a canary that sings every morning.
- We bought a bright yellow canary from the pet store.
- The canary chirped happily in its cage by the window.
- A bright yellow color, like that of a canary bird.
- She wore a canary dress to the summer party.
- He chose a canary tie to match his suit.
- The walls were painted a cheerful canary yellow.
- A person who acts as a test subject or early warning system for danger (from the historical use of canaries in coal mines to detect toxic gases).
- The company used a few stores as canaries to test the new product display.
- The small team was the canary for the new software, reporting bugs before the full launch.
- In the experiment, the volunteers served as canaries for the effects of the new drug.
adjective
- Having a bright yellow color, like a canary bird.
- The canary flowers bloomed in the garden.
- She painted her nails a canary shade for the holiday.
- The canary taxi was easy to spot in traffic.