awning

aw·ning

noun \ˈȯ-niŋ, ˈä-niŋ\

: a piece of cloth on a frame that sticks out over a door or window and provides shelter from sun, rain, snow, etc.

Full Definition of AWNING

:  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

— aw·ninged \-niŋd\ adjective

Examples of AWNING

1. <stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm>

Origin of AWNING

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1582

Related to AWNING

Synonyms

canopy, ceiling, cover, roof, tent

Related Words

dome, marquee, pavilion; arbor, bower, pergola; screen, shade, shelter, shield, sunshade, umbrella; canvas (also canvass), fly