Eaves Meaning in English
word
ˈivz
EEVZ
ˈiːvz
EEVZ
Definition
The eaves are the lower edges of a roof that usually extend out past the walls of a building to protect them from rain.
Usage & Nuances
'Eaves' is always plural and usually used in architecture or home descriptions. Common phrases: 'under the eaves', 'bird nests in the eaves'. Do not confuse with 'eve' (evening). Rarely used outside construction or nature topics.
Spanish: aleroPortuguese (BR): beiralPortuguese (PT): beiralChinese (Simplified): 屋檐Chinese (Traditional): 屋簷Hindi: छज्जाArabic: المِيزاب (حافة السقف)Bengali: ছাউনি (ছাদের কিনারার অংশ) - কার্নিসRussian: карниз (крыши)Japanese: ひさしVietnamese: mái hiên - mái hắtKorean: 처마Turkish: saçakUrdu: چھت کی منڈیرIndonesian: atap pelana - lis atap
Example Sentences
Rainwater ran off the eaves during the storm.
basic
Birds built their nests under the eaves.
basic
Icicles hang from the eaves in winter.
basic
I heard something moving up by the eaves last night.
natural
Let’s hang the wind chimes from the eaves so we can hear them from inside.
natural
Old houses usually have wide eaves that provide plenty of shade.
natural