eaves

British  

/ iːvz /

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of eaves

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

Example Sentences

At the new Palisades house, the roof and siding are fire-resistant, and the eaves are closed to prevent sparks from entering.

From The Wall Street Journal

Outside, its low-sloped roof, wide eaves, textured wood and brick surfaces, and its shaded porch set behind broad overhangs are welcoming and human scaled.

From Los Angeles Times

The house will be better shielded against fire, Abraham said, with concrete roof tiles, tempered windows, sprinklers and enclosed eaves.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Eventually he finds the woman under the eaves of her cottage, a sign on her door reading "People Live Here".

From BBC