1
: the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall
—usually used in plural
2
: a projecting edge (as of a hill)
—usually used in plural
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The architects varied the floor planes and ceiling heights inside to help define spaces in lieu of walls, maintaining views of the panorama through expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass shaded by broad hemlock eaves.
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Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Finding a bird's nest in the eaves of your porch, the tree over your patio, or the shrubs under your dining room windows is an exciting part of spring and summer—and watching the eggs hatch and the babies grow is a memorable experience.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
White pans over to the eaves and snaps a photo, where a couple of snakes are seen, quite literally hanging out.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Their nests house up to 5,000 wasps and are often found under eaves or in trees.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Finding a bird's nest in the eaves of your porch, the tree over your patio, or the shrubs under your dining room windows is an exciting part of spring and summer—and watching the eggs hatch and the babies grow is a memorable experience.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
White pans over to the eaves and snaps a photo, where a couple of snakes are seen, quite literally hanging out.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Their nests house up to 5,000 wasps and are often found under eaves or in trees.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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“Eave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eave. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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eave
noun
: the lower edge of a roof that sticks out beyond the wall of a building
—usually used in plural
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