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eaves

British  
/ iːvz /

plural noun

  1. the edge of a roof that projects beyond the wall

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of eaves

Old English efes; related to Gothic ubizwa porch, Greek hupsos height

Example Sentences

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Icicles hung from the eaves and snowplows navigated Frankfort’s narrow, winding streets after an unusually cold winter blast.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Sprinklers under the eaves are designed to go off automatically when a fire approaches, dampening the exterior of the house and surrounding area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

It's reminiscent of a cooking wok or the upswept eaves of a Chinese temple.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

She credits measures she took that included new air vents resistant to embers and painting the eaves with fire-resistant coating.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

Under the deep eaves at the back, Min kept his potter’s wheel.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park