as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
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Recent Examples of awning
Allwood even sells additional wall planks and an exterior awning (currently unavailable) as optional add-ons.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
Turning Dania Beach Grill into Lucky Fish A fan-favorite hangout for 75 years, Dania Beach Grill was condemned in April 2019, racking up a trove of code violations at the time, which included damaged and corroded awnings, broken walls and plywood beams, rotten wood and exposed wires.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The front patio features a bar, flat-screen TVs, fire pits and a retractable awning.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Especially in older homes, awnings may have been added before the development of air conditioning to keep things cool during the summer months.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
Turning Dania Beach Grill into Lucky Fish A fan-favorite hangout for 75 years, Dania Beach Grill was condemned in April 2019, racking up a trove of code violations at the time, which included damaged and corroded awnings, broken walls and plywood beams, rotten wood and exposed wires.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The front patio features a bar, flat-screen TVs, fire pits and a retractable awning.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Especially in older homes, awnings may have been added before the development of air conditioning to keep things cool during the summer months.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
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The death toll from Tuesday (April 8) roof collapse at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has climbed to more than 113 people.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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The cause of the roof collapse wasn't immediately clear as authorities investigated.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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For a daybed that almost functions as a hammock, this sling-style piece is complete with a canopy and two throw pillows.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Matthew Millman The sharp angles of the roof contrast with the soft canopies of the surrounding trees.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Temporary tents for weddings and other events might be placed adjacent to the mansion on the lake view side and Sheridan-facing side, and during those times, the tent area will be off-limits to the public.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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