awning — A sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a storefront, window, doorway, or deck
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a storefront, window, doorway, or deck
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːnɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 햇빛이나 비를 막기 위해 상점, 창문, 출입구, 데크 위에 설치하는 천막이나 차양막
Korean pronunciation: **어**닝
Example Sentences
- The ice cream shop's bright yellow awning was visible from three blocks away.
- During the storm, the awning flapped like a giant bird trying to escape.
- The restaurant extended its seating area by installing a motorized awning.
awning
NOUN//ˈɔːnɪŋ//
A sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a storefront, window, doorway, or deck
A awning shields shoppers from sun and rain at a colorful street storefront
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From dawning light to yawning rest, the awning spawns a shelter of peace, protecting all who gather beneath its gentle canvas.
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Origin
From the Middle English word 'awning', possibly derived from Old French 'awne' or related to the noun 'awn' (a bristle-like extension on grain). The exact origin is uncertain, but it may be connected to words meaning a protective covering or projection.
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“The ice cream shop's bright yellow awning was visible from three blocks away.”
“During the storm, the awning flapped like a giant bird trying to escape.”
“The restaurant extended its seating area by installing a motorized awning.”
“My cat thinks the awning is a perfect hammock, much to the store owner's dismay.”
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