canary

• Kleiner, meist leuchtend gelber Singvogel, der oft als Haustier gehalten wird; auch eine Farbe oder etwas, das mit diesem Vogel zusammenhängt.

A small, bright yellow bird known for its singing, often kept as a pet.

1. Color descriptionB1informal

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

   Kanarienvogelgelb

   • She wore a canary dress to the party.
   • The walls were painted a bright canary yellow.
   • He bought a canary scarf to match his outfit.

   Synonymegoldenlemonsaffronyellowyellowish

• Ein kleiner Finkenvogel aus der Alten Welt, meist gelb, oder ein mäßig gelber Farbton mit grünlichem Einschlag; umgangssprachlich auch für eine Sängerin oder für eine Person, die als Informant oder Lockvogel für die Polizei dient.

A noun referring to a small Old World finch, typically yellow, or a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge; also used informally for a female singer or someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.

1. Informer or DecoyB2slang

   A person who acts as an informer for the police or as a decoy to trap others.

   Spitzel oder Lockvogel

   • The gang suspected he was a canary for the authorities.
   • He sang like a canary during the interrogation.
   • The detective used a canary to catch the thief.

   Synonymedecoyfinkinformantinformerratsnitchsquealerstool pigeonstoolietattletale

2. B2informalamerican

   A female singer, often in a popular or jazz context.

   Sängerin

   • She was the lead canary in the jazz band.
   • The club featured a talented canary every weekend.
   • He fell in love with the canary performing on stage.

   Synonymedivasingersongbirdvocalist

3. Yellowish ColorA2formal

   A moderate yellow color with a slight greenish tint.

   Kanariengelb

   • She painted the kitchen a bright canary yellow.
   • The dress was a lovely shade of canary.
   • The walls were decorated in a soft canary hue.

4. Small BirdA1formal

   Any of several small Old World finches, especially the Serinus canaria, known for its melodious song.

   Kanarienvogel

   • The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
   • They kept a pet canary in the living room.
   • Wild canaries are native to the Canary Islands.

   Synonymefinchsongbird