Synonyms of awnings

awnings

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roofs
• canopies
• tents
• ceilings
• umbrellas
• pavilions
• domes
• covers
• screens
• shades
• shelters
• shields
• marquees
• pergolas
• sunshades
• arbors
• canvases
• flies
• bowers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awnings

The exterior will include vintage-style Bank Club signage and awnings crafted with the aid of old photographs. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026

The buildings are white with black railings and black awnings in contrast to the greenery. — David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

The credit goes to graphic designer Casey Kasemeier, who painted awnings and signs for both the Stars Hollow stalwarts and new businesses. — Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

The incoming storm could damage porches, awnings, carports, sheds and unanchored mobile homes, and snap off large tree branches, posing a safety risk, the weather service office said. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Renderings show a brown building and a white building that are irregularly shaped and accented with colorful murals and awnings. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Big Bahraini flags are visible from above the venue, doubling up as fan zone awnings. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

It’s perfectly designed for sipping cocktails under the warm glow of the hotel's signature red canvas awnings and people-watching as Paris’s most chic inhabitants walk by. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Radica installs a lockable hatch door on one side and mounting track for things like awnings, shower rooms and lights on both sides. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026