as in roofs
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 awnings
Campers can attach multiple tents together and secure on various awnings to create shaded entries, auxiliary rooms and tunnels.
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New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Designed to whisk you away to the Amalfi Coast (complete with striped awnings, Baroque accents, and the gentle murmur of a central working fountain), Patatino serves up classic, hearty plates that can be greedily gobbled solo or ordered in larger portions for sharing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Boardwalk upgrades To attract more tenants, Red Hill is looking to make several aesthetic changes, including new awnings, paint and wayfinding signage.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
In the hour leading up to the parade were brief periods of heavy rain as attendees began gathering on Colorado Boulevard, where fold-up chairs were empty as people huddled under various building awnings or archways.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Those who did attend used umbrellas, ponchos and awnings to protect themselves from the downpour.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Designed to whisk you away to the Amalfi Coast (complete with striped awnings, Baroque accents, and the gentle murmur of a central working fountain), Patatino serves up classic, hearty plates that can be greedily gobbled solo or ordered in larger portions for sharing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Boardwalk upgrades To attract more tenants, Red Hill is looking to make several aesthetic changes, including new awnings, paint and wayfinding signage.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
In the hour leading up to the parade were brief periods of heavy rain as attendees began gathering on Colorado Boulevard, where fold-up chairs were empty as people huddled under various building awnings or archways.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Those who did attend used umbrellas, ponchos and awnings to protect themselves from the downpour.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
Noun
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The storm, which rolled quickly through the area, also damaged vehicles and roofs.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Mineral Wells storm blew through an industrial park, shredding buildings, ripping apart roofs and scattering debris across the area.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Arbor Day celebrations — which often include tree giveaways — are part of that, but many local cities and counties have hired full-time arborists in an effort to increase local tree canopies at every opportunity.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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These were genuine monster lines stretching between mountains and across canopies of trees.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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That means the vast majority of Palestinians in Gaza live either in rickety tents or partially destroyed buildings.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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