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awning

noun

ˈȯ-niŋ

Definition of awning

as in roof

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 awning One sign was hung above an awning and set against a starry backdrop, while a smaller sign decorated the front of Colbert's desk. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026 There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Eric_Lynxweiler | Courtesy of Latinos in Heritage Conservation The Silver Platter, with its faded crimson awning along a stretch in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, doesn’t look like much from the outside. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Morningside Village, a roughly 50,000-square-foot collection of buildings that straddles North Highland Avenue, will receive new lighting, landscaping, paint, awnings and artist murals, according to property owner 26th Street Partners. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for awning

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Several days of extreme heat and severe storms culminated in a partial roof collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey on July 6.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Their architect, Michael Lehrer, created a striking design with a butterfly roof slanting up in two directions from the center, zigzag walls and picture windows front and back.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of roof

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Under the canopy of one of her farm’s high tunnels at the start of this year's planting season, Dawn Spears carefully organized her tomato crop, separating the tiny plants before moving them to a field outside.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Where natural cover is thin, a dog shade canopy or an insulated outdoor dog house creates a dedicated cool retreat.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of canopy

Noun

Ward imagines a space inside a space, not unlike the custom tents and custom builds popular in luxury weddings right now (one tent took five days to assemble and recreate a Greek Orthodox church, Vogue reported).

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
The request also includes tents outside Madison Square Garden and street closures around the iconic venue.

— Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of tent

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