awning
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ˈä-niŋ\
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Seating is largely al fresco, with the main dining area covered by a huge (and somewhat grandiose) curved awning. — Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, "5 Best Day Trips from Singapore," 5 Mar. 2018 Charlotte Street Hotel The sage-green exterior and candy-stripe awnings are as welcoming as a hug. — Laura Goulden, Condé Nast Traveler, "34 Best Hotels in London," 26 Feb. 2018 But their crowds can be an order of magnitude smaller, and those garages are usually set up under awnings between transporters, separated from the public by retractable nylon stanchions. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, "Open mind, wide open throttle: We go to our first NASCAR race," 15 Nov. 2018 Outside, an electric step lets you in the van easily, and the van boasts an awning and 160-watt solar panels by Zamp. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Sleek camper van sleeps two with space for bikes," 26 Sep. 2018 Otherwise, plant trees and install awnings or other types of sun shades. — Henry Gifford, Popular Mechanics, "Your House Is Bleeding You Dry. Here Are 9 Steps To Save You Money.," 8 Aug. 2018 Upstairs, the master suite overlooks the water and includes a huge en-suite bath and a private deck with awning. — Shannon Rooney, Philly.com, "Shore Envy: Seaside getaways in Ocean City, N.J.," 9 July 2018 The kitchen door leads to a rear deck with a retractable awning and sweeping views of gardens and Avon Mountain in the distance. — Joan Walden, courant.com, "288 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury," 21 June 2018 Cafe Bonhomme is the Old World-style cafe focused on breakfast, lunch and happy hour; Beatnik on the River, a copy of the original Beatnik in West Town, is the all-outdoor space (equipped with retractable awning) that will serve lunch and brunch. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Summer Eating List: 44 new and upcoming Chicago restaurants – from must-gos to field trips," 5 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'awning.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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