awning

[ aw-ning ]

noun

1. a rooflike shelter of canvas or other material extending over a doorway, from the top of a window, over a deck, etc., in order to provide protection, as from the sun.
2. a shelter.

awning

/ ˈɔːnɪŋ /

noun

1. a roof of canvas or other material supported by a frame to provide protection from the weather, esp one placed over a doorway or part of a deck of a ship

Other Words From

• awninged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of awning¹

First recorded in 1615–25; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of awning¹

C17: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Plug sockets were available under a separate awning for charging phones.

From BBC

They teach outdoors, under canvas awnings, or in schools and shelters run by UNRWA, the United Nations agency that supports Palestinian refugees.

From BBC

But before Morrison knew it, the clubs had closed and he was stranded under a metal awning at a pizzeria in a state of growing panic.

From Los Angeles Times

Planning permission for the awning was granted in 2022 and installed this week but the local council has said the permission did not extend to this particular section.

From BBC

On Saturday, Cudd allowed protesters to remain under the awning of the library but asked that they keep the south entrance open to students, faculty and other library patrons.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• covering
• tent