Synonyms & related words for canvas

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of canvas — including gouache, painting, easel, aquarelle, tempera, cloth. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to canvas

Explore words related to canvas — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include canvasses, oleograph, sailcloth, impaste, huckaback, oilcloth, impasto, tarpaulin. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for canvas

Common synonyms for canvas include gouache, painting, easel, aquarelle, tempera, cloth, pastel, palette — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does canvas come from?

The word canvas breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root canvas-, from Latin kannabis (“hemp”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.