awning

noun

aw·​ning ˈȯ-niŋ 

ˈä-niŋ

: 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 

ˈä-niŋd

adjective

Synonyms

• canopy
• ceiling
• cover
• roof
• tent

Examples of awning in a Sentence

stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm

Recent Examples on the Web

Grammy sourced the fabric, made the awning and created the curtains. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025

The area was decorated with a Palestinian flag hanging by the counter and string lights and crescent moons hanging from the awnings. —Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025

Photo : David Fitzgerald Part of the roof terrace is shaded by a striped awning. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025

Having lived in South Florida, Suarez is well aware of Miami’s wet summers, and his team will be installing retractable awnings over much of the outdoor dining area and the outdoor bar. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for awning

• conning
• dawning
• donning
• fawning
• pawning
• spawning
• yawning

Kids Definition

awning

noun

aw·​ning ˈȯn-iŋ 

ˈän-

: a cover (as of canvas) that shades or shelters like a roof