: 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
Examples of awning in a Sentence
stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
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Shaded areas are a must for al fresco dining (one of the best parts of summer!), and an awning or patio cover will give you and your guests a welcome cool respite from the blazing sun.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2024
But chief among the improvements that are needed are massive awnings that would shield the stands from rain.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
Forest green awnings hang from the flat roof of the single-story brick building at 2400 J St. Floor-to-ceiling windows give commuters a glance at the botanical creations that are sold there daily — from bouquets, boutonnieres and leis to gift baskets and potted plants.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
Striped awnings, bicycles leaned against shopfronts, chalkboards promising cream teas or tarot readings or dog treats.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2024
But chief among the improvements that are needed are massive awnings that would shield the stands from rain.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
Forest green awnings hang from the flat roof of the single-story brick building at 2400 J St. Floor-to-ceiling windows give commuters a glance at the botanical creations that are sold there daily — from bouquets, boutonnieres and leis to gift baskets and potted plants.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
Striped awnings, bicycles leaned against shopfronts, chalkboards promising cream teas or tarot readings or dog treats.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awning. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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awning
noun
aw·ning
ˈȯn-iŋ 
ˈän-
: a cover (as of canvas) that shades or shelters like a roof
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