awning

Definition of awningnext
as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm

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Recent Examples of awning Custom windows and doors built to last Renewal by Andersen offers a range of window styles, including double-hung, casement, awning, sliding, bay and bow windows, all custom-manufactured using Fibrex composite material designed for durability and energy efficiency. Community's Choice Awards, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026 Though the building’s façade still retains its iconic scalloped awning, the logo has been replaced with that of a high-end menswear store. Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026 Designed to whisk you away to the Amalfi Coast (complete with striped awnings, Baroque accents, and the gentle murmur of a central working fountain), Patatino serves up classic, hearty plates that can be greedily gobbled solo or ordered in larger portions for sharing. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026 On a ladder removing snow from the awning at the time was bar manager Giovanni Craybel, who escaped unharmed. Dave Carlin, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awning
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Noun
  • But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.
    Betty Resch, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • With its sweeping curved beams and canvas canopy, the main lodge blends into the surroundings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
  • And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Phantom Fireworks operates nearly 100 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, along with seasonal tents and wholesale distribution.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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