Synonyms of awning

awning

noun

ˈȯ-niŋ 

as in roof

a raised covering over something for decoration or protection

stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roof
• canopy
• tent
• ceiling
• umbrella
• pavilion
• dome
• cover
• shelter
• screen
• pergola
• marquee
• shield
• shade
• canvas
• arbor
• sunshade
• bower
• fly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awning

They’re pictured holding hands while getting into a car outside the Shubert Theatre — with the awning of Sardi’s visible in the background. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

For larger spaces that require shade, Button suggests installing an awning or a freestanding portico. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026

Morningside Village, a roughly 50,000-square-foot collection of buildings that straddles North Highland Avenue, will receive new lighting, landscaping, paint, awnings and artist murals, according to property owner 26th Street Partners. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

One sign was hung above an awning and set against a starry backdrop, while a smaller sign decorated the front of Colbert's desk. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026