: a rooflike cover extending over or in front of a place (as over the deck or in front of a door or window) as a shelter
Examples of awning in a Sentence
stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
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Forest green awnings hang from the flat roof of the single-story brick building at 2400 J St. Floor-to-ceiling windows give commuters a glance at the botanical creations that are sold there daily — from bouquets, boutonnieres and leis to gift baskets and potted plants.
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
Striped awnings, bicycles leaned against shopfronts, chalkboards promising cream teas or tarot readings or dog treats.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Being able to store bedding inside your car roof tent is a plus, too, while other features Titus says could be useful include cross bars on top of the tent for adding other gear and brackets for attaching an awning.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024
New stops: The extension will add 15 new streetcar stops to Main Street, all of them equipped with benches, awnings and raised curbs for easy access to the streetcar.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
Striped awnings, bicycles leaned against shopfronts, chalkboards promising cream teas or tarot readings or dog treats.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Being able to store bedding inside your car roof tent is a plus, too, while other features Titus says could be useful include cross bars on top of the tent for adding other gear and brackets for attaching an awning.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024
New stops: The extension will add 15 new streetcar stops to Main Street, all of them equipped with benches, awnings and raised curbs for easy access to the streetcar.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awning. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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awning
noun
aw·ning
ˈȯn-iŋ 
ˈän-
: a cover (as of canvas) that shades or shelters like a roof
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