awnings

plural of awning
as in roofs
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 awnings The ice vests are out and the awnings on team buses extended, but there are no plans yet to alter stages, with the exception of Mont Ventoux. Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 With its wide front porch, front-facing gables, and custom awnings, this mid-Atlantic style colonial exudes charm. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 Stockman further enhances that shaded footprint with a zip-in panel that connects the two individual side awnings into a complete 360-degree setup comparable to models on offer by Bundutec and Naturnest. New Atlas, 17 July 2026 Even window awnings can make a big difference when a heat wave hits. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 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 The lucky ones have shutters or awnings, but others must climb stepladders to hang sheets or tablecloths from windows. Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 There's not an abundance of shade in the park, as the foliage and trees are newly planted, though there are awnings over most of the playgrounds and the ride queues. Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
Noun
  • With Dolphin expected to affect part of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, residents whose houses were damaged by last week’s deadly earthquake were placing blue tarps on roofs and walls to prevent water damage.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Cool roofs, shaded streets, and passive building design reduce dangerous temperatures.
    Kathy Baughman McLeod, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Although vendors at the various farmers markets are often under tents or canopies, those can collect heat as the day progresses.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • McIntyre’s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines survived the 2017 heat wave, in part because the vineyard was already experimenting with shade canopies and could roll them out across the site quickly.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Returning this year will be the animal tents and 4-H animal shows, Casey said.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The encampments will include rows of canvas wedge tents, camp kitchens, and open fires.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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