awning

Definition of awningnext
as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm

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Recent Examples of awning The unassuming Highlands location has greeted patrons with its signature green awning since 2011. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 Campers can attach multiple tents together and secure on various awnings to create shaded entries, auxiliary rooms and tunnels. New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026 Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings. Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 Cover it with a small awning or an umbrella to create some shade on those sunny Southern days. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awning
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Noun
  • All his testing is through the roof.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • When the fire finally stopped, men climbed onto the roof to clear radioactive debris.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Don't be afraid to fully embrace design choices that may seem a little extra, such as a velvet canopy above your bed or touches of wallpaper.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The roots are deep, the canopy wide, and the song in the leaves, especially in the hands of an ensemble like this one, always worth rehearing.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, that means the only place Bruccoleri can rehearse is in a tent on the front lawn.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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