awning

noun

aw·​ning ˈȯ-niŋ 

ˈä-niŋ

: a rooflike cover extending over or in front of a place (as over the deck or in front of a door or window) as a shelter

awninged

ˈȯ-niŋd 

ˈä-niŋd

adjective

Synonyms of awning

• roof
• canopy
• tent

Examples of awning in a Sentence

stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm

Recent Examples on the Web

However, some of the issues — specifically the awnings, peeling paint, and debris — had been cited nearly three years earlier. —Larry Seward, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

Umbrellas for smaller spaces and awnings for larger ones should do the trick, as well as rugs that’ll feel cooler than pavers at midday—Reynaud says a neutral option is a great base for patterns elsewhere. —Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026

Install a retractable awning to provide shade on a small outdoor patio. —Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026

In 2018, Target provoked the ire of New York music lovers by tweaking CBGB’s famous awning to celebrate the opening of a new retail location in Astor Place. —Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for awning

• conning
• dawning
• donning
• fawning
• pawning
• spawning
• yawning

Kids Definition

awning

noun

aw·​ning ˈȯn-iŋ 

ˈän-

: a cover (as of canvas) that shades or shelters like a roof