awnings

noun

plural of awning
as in roofs
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 awnings 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 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 The best — and most expensive — awnings use sensors to determine weather and conditions. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 For more long-term solutions, install breathable roll-up shades, curtains, or awnings on the edges of your porch to block harsh sunlight and keep furniture and surfaces from absorbing heat. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 Before the Knicks took part in the parade, several fans climbed on top of police cars, while others gathered on top of a sanitation truck and building awnings. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 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 The pair spent much of Monday sheltering beneath the awnings around the grounds, waiting for a break in the weather alongside hundreds of other spectators — and the players trying to find their feet on the slipperiest of tennis surfaces. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Chaos on Seventh Avenue, where the rowdiest and roughest fans go to commune and roar and party and climb the awnings of various subway entrances outside Madison Square Garden. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
  1. roofs
  2. canopies
  3. tents
Noun
  • Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The heat wave sweeping across the country will hit several World Cup locations, including New Jersey, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, where stadiums lack roofs and air-conditioning.
    — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of roofs
Noun
  • The events, located in the heart of the country's largest city at the start of the Fourth of July weekend, are expected to be highly secure affairs, with road closures, tents and canopies to keep the nuptials private and safe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • No canopies allowed, but bring blankets and chairs for fireworks viewing.
    — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of canopies
Noun
  • Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Thunder and torrential rain just before Holy Communion forced the ceremony to pause, sending those without umbrellas or ponchos seeking shelter beneath tents.
    — Noah LaBelle, NPR, 2 July 2026
Definition of tents

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