awn·ing [awningawnings] BrE [ˈɔːnɪŋ] NAmE [ˈɔːnɪŋ] noun a sheet of strong cloth that stretches out from above a door or window to keep off the sun or rain •We sat under the blue and white striped awning of the cafe.
Word Origin: early 17th cent. (originally in nautical use): of unknown origin.