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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What’s the best window awning to buy? — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 The lucky ones have shutters or awnings, but others must climb stepladders to hang sheets or tablecloths from windows. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 Whitehead sat down on a bench in front of the Five and Dime, a general store with a red-and-yellow awning. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 There's not an abundance of shade in the park, as the foliage and trees are newly planted, though there are awnings over most of the playgrounds and the ride queues. — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for awning

Word History

Etymology

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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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