eaves

/ iːvz /

plural noun

1. the edge of a roof that projects beyond the wall

Word History and Origins

Origin of eaves¹

Old English efes; related to Gothic ubizwa porch, Greek hupsos height

Example Sentences

Under the eaves of the Billie Jean King Main Library, a few unhoused people huddle.

From Los Angeles Times

A year and a half after a blizzard buried neighborhoods up to the eaves in snow, the Line fire is raging on the mountainside, torching thousands of acres and forcing communities to evacuate.

From Los Angeles Times

They include installing a Class-A rate roof, better vents, enclosed eaves and defensible spaces, among 10 specific actions that qualify for a discount.

From Los Angeles Times

Under barn eaves decked with reseda luteola, a stalk grown here and used to make natural yellow dye, Treiber grabbed a mic to welcome the prom guests.

From Seattle Times

The old dusty hue has bitten the dust, replaced with sparkly pink exterior eaves against crisp new white paint.

From Seattle Times