Simple Definition of awning

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awning

noun

plural awnings
: a piece of material (such as cloth) on a frame that sticks out over a door or window and provides shelter from sun, rain, snow, etc.

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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/awning. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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