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 of awning

• roof
• canopy
• tent

Examples of awning in a Sentence

stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm

Recent Examples on the Web

The exterior will include vintage-style Bank Club signage and awnings crafted with the aid of old photographs. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026

It was built in 1948 as a machine shop and later used as an awning company and as a Tejano club. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

The buildings are white with black railings and black awnings in contrast to the greenery. — David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Unlike a menu, an awning, or a storefront sign, the language fills the visible surface area of the building completely. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

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