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Definition of awning

awning

/ˈɔː.nɪŋ/
awn · ing
Plural:awnings
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• noun

1

A sheet of canvas or other durable material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a storefront, window, doorway, or ship's deck.

Example

"The cafe owner rolled out the striped awning to shade the outdoor tables from the afternoon sun."

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• Nearby Words

awkwardness
awl
awlbill
awning
awol
awry
awu

Word Origin & Etymology

First attested in the early 17th century as a nautical term for a canvas roof spread over a ship's deck; its ultimate origin is uncertain, though it may relate to Middle French auvent ('porch roof' or 'canopy').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Awning. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/awning
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