Awning: meaning, definitions and examples
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awning
[ หษหnษชล ]
shelter
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.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The restaurant had a colorful awning to provide shade for the outdoor seating area.
- The awning over the shop entrance protected customers from the rain.
Translations
Translations of the word "awning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น toldo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Markise
๐ฎ๐ฉ kanopi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ markiza
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใผใใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท auvent
๐ช๐ธ toldo
๐น๐ท tent
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐจ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุธูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ markรฝza
๐ธ๐ฐ markรญza
๐จ๐ณ ้ฎ้ณ็ฏท
๐ธ๐ฎ markiza
๐ฎ๐ธ skjรณl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะผะฑะตะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแคแแชแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tent
๐ฒ๐ฝ toldo
Word origin
The word 'awning' originated from the Middle English 'awninge', which came from the Old French 'auvans', meaning 'a sail'. The concept of using awnings for shelter dates back to ancient Egyptian and Syrian civilizations. Awnings became popular in Europe during the 19th century as a way to provide shade and protect against the elements.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,486, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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