awnings

Definitions

• 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 gentle guardian stretched above us, promising shade and solace as we sip summer's warmth beneath its benevolent shadow.
  Example: We sat under the awnings in the shade during the hot afternoon.
• A sunshade or shelter on a window or outdoor space, typically made of impermeable fabric.
  A vigilant veil of fabric, unfurling like a guardian angel, deflecting the sun's insistent rays to preserve moments of tranquil reprieve.
  Example: The awnings over the windows were rolled down to block the midday sun.