eaves

/ iːvz /

plural noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of eaves¹

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

Example Sentences

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

In contrast to the one that burned, the fire-protected house featured metal gutters, fiber cement siding, enclosed eaves, a metal fence, metal patio set of a table and chairs and cement pavers.

From Los Angeles Times

There are no eaves or roof vents that could otherwise trap heat or allow embers to inside.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight people on the Willow Green estate shared their concerns about stained walls, mould, or crumbling mortar in the eaves.

From BBC