Awning

usgb/ˈɔːnɪŋ/
noun

A cover made of cloth or other material that is attached to a wall of a building and spread out to provide shade, usually over a window or door.

She sat under the awning of the sidewalk cafe, drinking her coffee and enjoying the afternoon sunshine.
Visual representation of "awning" - A cover made of cloth or other material that is attached to a wall of a building and spread out to provide shade, usually over a window or door.

Often appears as...

  • canvas awning
  • retractable awning
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Visual representation of "awning"
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Placement

An awning is typically found above windows or doors outside buildings.

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The new restaurant had a red awning over each window.
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Weather Protection

Awnings are used to protect against weather conditions like sun, rain, or snow.

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They rolled out the awning to keep the rain off their porch.
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Material Variety

Awnings can be made from different materials like cloth, canvas, or plastic.

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Their backyard had a waterproof plastic awning.
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