eaves
Britishplural noun
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
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