1
: the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall
—usually used in plural
2
: a projecting edge (as of a hill)
—usually used in plural
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When to Call a Pro Wasp nests that are very large or in locations that are difficult to reach, such as under an eave, require a professional to remove safely.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
They're often located in a shed, grill, doorway, or under the eaves, says Powell.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Birds such as swifts, swallows, sparrows, and starlings, which make their nests in the eaves of roofs, have been particularly affected by abnormally high temperatures, said Romaine de Jaegere, founder of the Center for the Rehabilitation of Animals Living in the Wild refuge in Temploux, in Belgium.
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Makini Brice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The department says embryo and primary nests are often found in trees, shrubs, eaves and other elevated locations around homes, businesses and wooded areas.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
They're often located in a shed, grill, doorway, or under the eaves, says Powell.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Birds such as swifts, swallows, sparrows, and starlings, which make their nests in the eaves of roofs, have been particularly affected by abnormally high temperatures, said Romaine de Jaegere, founder of the Center for the Rehabilitation of Animals Living in the Wild refuge in Temploux, in Belgium.
—
Makini Brice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The department says embryo and primary nests are often found in trees, shrubs, eaves and other elevated locations around homes, businesses and wooded areas.
—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for eave
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“Eave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eave. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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eave
noun
: the lower edge of a roof that sticks out beyond the wall of a building
—usually used in plural
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