awning

noun

aw·​ning ˈȯ-niŋ How to pronounce awning (audio)
ˈä-niŋ
Synonyms of awningnext
: 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 How to pronounce awning (audio)
ˈä-niŋd
adjective

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Examples of awning in a Sentence

stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
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Unbounder For those who want more sheltered space for meals and pre-bedtime, Unbounder offers securable tent walls for the 270-degree awning over top the kitchen and bedroom pod. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 The credit goes to graphic designer Casey Kasemeier, who painted awnings and signs for both the Stars Hollow stalwarts and new businesses. — Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 Pros There is an emergency generator, an electric awning over the deck and a hot tub in the backyard. — Jill P. Capuzzo, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 In Milton, a city in the county, several buildings had their roofs torn off and a gas station awning was ripped apart, according to images from the scene. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awning

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First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of awning was in 1582

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awning

noun
aw·​ning ˈȯn-iŋ How to pronounce awning (audio)
ˈän-
: a cover (as of canvas) that shades or shelters like a roof
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