awnings
|awn-ing|
/ˈɔːnɪŋ/
(awning)
protective covering
Etymology
'awning' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'onning' or 'awning' (formed from 'on' + the noun-forming suffix '-ing'), where 'on' meant 'on' or 'upon'.
'awning' changed from Middle English forms like 'onning'/'awning' and eventually became the modern English word 'awning'.
Initially it referred generally to something put 'on' (a covering); over time it narrowed to mean a protective cloth or canopy fixed above a window, door, or outdoor area.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sheet of canvas or other material fixed above a door, window, or outdoor area to provide shade or protection from rain.
The shop had bright red awnings that shaded the display windows.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/12/05 05:17