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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The meltwater refreezes in the eaves, creating ice dams, which can indicate that the attic insulation needs to be updated.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Icicles hung from the eaves and snowplows navigated Frankfort’s narrow, winding streets after an unusually cold winter blast.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Finally, if a roof drainage system is blocked or poorly designed, ice dams can form, creating concentrated loads at the eaves.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
This classic Victorian wears its age beautifully, with stone details, shingles, and deep eaves that hint at its past.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Icicles hung from the eaves and snowplows navigated Frankfort’s narrow, winding streets after an unusually cold winter blast.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Finally, if a roof drainage system is blocked or poorly designed, ice dams can form, creating concentrated loads at the eaves.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
This classic Victorian wears its age beautifully, with stone details, shingles, and deep eaves that hint at its past.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 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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