Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of awning
Awning windows are hinged at the top and open outward from the bottom, creating an awning-like effect.
—
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The kitchen had two small windows, one facing the long balcony, where the glass doors opened onto the bedrooms, and another facing the corner under the awning, by the toilet and sink.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
An eyewitness told the outlet the woman's vehicle crashed into a pole attached to an awning, resulting in the partial collapse.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Forward, there is another seating area with an awning providing shade.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for awning
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The kitchen had two small windows, one facing the long balcony, where the glass doors opened onto the bedrooms, and another facing the corner under the awning, by the toilet and sink.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
An eyewitness told the outlet the woman's vehicle crashed into a pole attached to an awning, resulting in the partial collapse.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Forward, there is another seating area with an awning providing shade.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for awning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
-
Investigators also removed a camera from the roof of the home.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
-
These improvements can include a new roof, replacing siding or replacing mechanical equipment, Bistodeau said.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Pinch back the tips of new growth of the canopy by removing the top ¼ to 1 inch of green growth.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The district is a living lush tropical garden, dense with old-growth Banyan trees and oak canopies that shade sidewalk cafés.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies, said a 12-year-old boy was among the dead, and that they were killed by a strike on a family's tent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Here, Ellis explains how and why pro football made a conscious effort to widen its all-American tent to include women, people of color, casual fans and international viewers — and make the sport more valuable to marketers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
