How to Use awning in a Sentence

awning

noun
  • Are canopies and awnings the same thing?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • There was bird poop on the awning and crumbs all over the floor.
    — Anne Kadet, WSJ, 30 Oct. 2018
  • What’s the best window awning to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • An awning is a shade cover that juts out over an area.
    — Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
  • On warm days, the staff roll down the awning, keeping things cool.
    — Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Some beach tents come with cool perks, such as awnings and mini pools.
    — Eric Rosen, National Geographic, 21 May 2019
  • The video first shows an awning shake as the 3-year-old hits it on his way down.
    — Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 5 May 2021
  • Then one strong gust bent the awning’s steel frame into a pretzel.
    — Scott Flickinger, Popular Mechanics, 27 Feb. 2021
  • Fairy lights strung along the awnings of each business are twinkling.
    — Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Gvasalia sent out wrap-style pants that had a panel meant to evoke the end of an awning.
    — Steff Yotka, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2017
  • Strong winds can also knock down tree branches and move tents and awnings.
    — Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Others felt the awning didn’t feel very sturdy.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • The ceiling of the awning, once white, is now charred and peeling.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The shape of the awning gives you far more wind, rain, and sun protection.
    — Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Make sure your grill is a few feet from your home and far away from awning overhangs, plants, etc.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
  • The kitchen opens to a multi-tiered deck with power awnings and an in-ground pool.
    — Joan Walden, courant.com, 13 Apr. 2018
  • The green awning Willis drew came down sometime in the mid-90s.
    — Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, 15 Mar. 2018
  • All game shows function under a slight awning of the old quiz show scandal.
    — Stephen Battaglio, latimes.com, 12 June 2019
  • The water caused the awning of the gas station to collapse.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Andytown plans to add an awning to extend over the sidewalk and keep out rain.
    — John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Nov. 2020
  • The tornado snapped a few trees, knocked down some fencing and an awning.
    — Leigh Morgan, al, 4 Apr. 2022
  • The lucky ones have a rack under an awning, or a place on an indoor windowsill.
    — Rachel Abrams, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Soon, signs on the store awnings were written in foreign languages.
    — John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
  • Once broken down, the awning and tent both fit in a single carbon-fiber shell.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
  • The other would be an awning-style canopy sticking out over the pick-up windows.
    — John Tuohy, Indianapolis Star, 17 July 2019
  • Some embraced the sun and laid out while a few women snagged the shade under the sole awning.
    — Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2022
  • Two large awnings cover the play area to shield the structures, and busy children from the sun.
    — Cincinnati.com, 17 May 2017
  • The side has an awning held up by support bars, which shades the front doorway and mesh window.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
  • Then the awnings were tilted back down, the tables pushed forward and the crowds filled the rails.
    — New York Times, 10 Apr. 2018
  • The coolest feature on the Studio is the large rear hatch, which opens and forms an awning.
    — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 30 Jan. 2023

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