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a fabric cover extending over a window or door
In more detail
a canvas or metal roof that extends out from a wall or window of a building to provide shade or protection from rain
Examples
- The cafe has a blue awning over its outdoor seating area.
How to use awning
An awning is a practical structural feature found on storefronts, cafes, or residential windows, typically made of canvas or metal fabric. It differs from a canopy in being attached to a building rather than free-standing, and from a tent in being permanent or semi-permanent. The term is neutral and commonly used in both everyday and commercial contexts.
Common phrases
- striped awning
- canvas awning
- retractable awning
- awning flutters in the wind
- extend an awning
- lower the awning
Synonyms
canopy · sunshade · marquee · shelter · overhang
Word family
awninged (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse awnings with canopies; note that an awning is always attached to a building, whereas a canopy can be independent.
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