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awning

noun

ˈȯ-niŋ

Definition of awning

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 Here also is a private terrace with a long dining table beneath green-and-white striped awning, the exquisite views from which can only be made better by the highly-attainable promise of an excellent espresso in hand while taking them in. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Big Bahraini flags are visible from above the venue, doubling up as fan zone awnings. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The finished walkout lower level opens to the pool with a sheltered area beneath the awning and a dedicated home gym. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 Wilson also traces notable instances of building fiascos around New York, like awning collapses and the troubled history of 432 Park, the supertall on Billionaire’s Row. — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awning

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Flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall in the city of Limoges, in central France, causing its roof to collapse and nearly destroying the building.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Concept plans call for significant changes to the north, south and west sides of the museum, as well as its roof.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of roof

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Nearby is Mastro's steakhouse, and right outside is a canopy of majestic oak trees and cascading fountains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Clad in bright yellow construction vests, the group of about 40 illegally painted thick white continental crosswalks at the spot where neighbors had created a canopy of hanging sneakers.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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The company aims to create the absolute sweet spot in terms of an affordable, featherlight, roomy and convenient solo tent for rigorous backpacking, kayak camping, bikepacking and more.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
GoldenSky attendees will have the chance to camp for the first time, similar to Aftershock’s inaugural RV, car and tent camping options this year.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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