: 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
awninged
ˈȯ-niŋd
ˈä-niŋd
adjective
Synonyms
canopy
ceiling
cover
roof
tent
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Example Sentences
stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
Recent Examples on the WebOn warm days, the staff roll down the awning, keeping things cool. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 To find Handel’s, look for the red, white and blue awning.cleveland, 2 Aug. 2022 One of the Stadium’s unique features is the awning that, at one time, covered the seats behind home plate. Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 24 July 2022 The property also includes 24 parking spaces and the building still has the wine bar's signature purple awning, for now. Emma Balter, Chron, 20 July 2022 Henry Flach's, at 9140 W. National Ave., previously was the site of Butch's Pub and Eatery (for now, the awning still says Butch's). Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2022 The lightweight design transforms from legit backpacking tent to semi-open awning/shelter and back again in seconds. Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 12 July 2022 Some embraced the sun and laid out while a few women snagged the shade under the sole awning. Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2022 Others had scooped up available spots in smaller shelters, though for some that meant sleeping in a tent under an awning outdoors. Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 1 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
origin unknown
First Known Use
1582, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
awning
noun
aw·ning ˈȯ-niŋ
: a cover (as of canvas) that shades or shelters like a roof
awning
noun
as in canopy
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm