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awning n

Awning means a piece of material, such as cloth, on a frame that sticks out over a door or window and provides shelter from sun, rain, snow, and similar weather. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of awning

  • a piece of material, such as cloth, on a frame that sticks out over a door or window and provides shelter from sun, rain, snow, and similar weather

Usage examples of awning

We stood under the store's awning until the rain stopped.

The cafe opened its awning to shade the tables on the sidewalk.

Snow collected on the canvas awning above the door.

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