Meaning
canopy
- an ornamental cloth covering supported on columns over a bed, throne, or altar
- a structural frame with fabric over a four-poster bed
In a sentence
Nella camera principale della villa c'era uno splendido letto a baldacchino.
In the villa's master bedroom there was a splendid four-poster bed.
Hanno tolto le tende dal baldacchino per lavarle con cura.
They took down the curtains from the canopy to wash them carefully.
Ti piacerebbe dormire in una stanza con un letto a baldacchino?
Would you like to sleep in a room with a four-poster bed?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| baldacchino | masculine · singular |
| baldacchini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- By far most often heard in the phrase 'letto a baldacchino' (four-poster bed).