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 water caused the awning of the gas station to collapse. —Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025

If the architectural renderings of trees, umbrellas, and awnings come to pass, some families of color might be able to hang on and enjoy the new amenities. —Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025

Also, setup often requires a dish installation and a clear sky view — trees, roof overhangs or RV awnings may impact performance. —Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025

One of those walls, a massive glass awning-style window, lifts skyward to erase the boundary between indoors and out, revealing a sprawling terrace that feels suspended above the city. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 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