noun

awning

awning, canopy, sunshade

The shop had a bright red awning.

The shop had a bright red awning.

We sat under the awning to escape the sun.

We sat under the awning to escape the sun.

an awning a roof-like cover outside a building The shop had a bright red awning.

Synonyms: canopy, sunshade, cover

The origin is uncertain, but it may come from the French word 'auvent'.

Imagine 'yawning' under an 'awning' because it's so shady and relaxing.

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