1. 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

Examples

• The café had a red and white striped awning over the outdoor seating area.
• We sat under the awning to escape the afternoon sun.
• The storm damaged several awnings along Main Street.
• The restaurant extended its awning to cover more tables.
• She rolled up the awning before the heavy rain started.
• The shop’s green awning provided welcome shade for window shoppers.