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
If your summer dreams include sipping espresso under striped awnings in Montmartre or serving flaky pastries on delicate dishes beneath a blooming window box, Anthropologie’s new Café Violette Collection was created for you.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
The exterior was white stucco and the windows adorned with the green-and-white-striped awnings of an Italian villa.
—Hazlitt, 11 June 2025
Those without umbrellas crouched under trees and retreated to awnings of businesses and apartment buildings.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
The red window awnings of Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s are almost as iconic as the Eiffel Tower itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
The exterior was white stucco and the windows adorned with the green-and-white-striped awnings of an Italian villa.
—Hazlitt, 11 June 2025
Those without umbrellas crouched under trees and retreated to awnings of businesses and apartment buildings.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
The red window awnings of Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s are almost as iconic as the Eiffel Tower itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The half tester canopy brings another layer of softness to the bed.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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The reception décor also included a canopy of greenery, which hung over the tables with subtle drop lights made by Technical Event Company.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The company’s minimal-footprint temporary camp provides eight private, heated tent cabins.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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