noun
eaves
eevz
Eaves (noun) means the edge of a roof that overhangs the walls of a building. Example: “Icicles hung from the eaves all winter.”
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The edge of a roof that overhangs the walls of a building.
"Icicles hung from the eaves all winter."
"A swallow built its nest under the eaves."
How to use eaves
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe overhanging lower edge of a roof.
Common mistake
Eaves is treated as plural in form but refers to one continuous edge of the roof, not multiple separate things.
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Etymology
From Old English efes ("edge of a roof"), ultimately traced back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "above" or "over."
Rhymes for eaves
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What does “eaves” mean?
The word “eaves” means the edge of a roof that overhangs the walls of a building. In plain terms, the overhanging lower edge of a roof.
How do you pronounce “eaves”?
“Eaves” is pronounced eevz (/ivz/ in IPA).
How do you use “eaves” in a sentence?
Here is “eaves” used in a sentence: “Icicles hung from the eaves all winter.”
What part of speech is “eaves”?
“Eaves” is a noun.
Where does the word “eaves” come from?
The word “eaves” comes from Old English. From Old English efes ("edge of a roof"), ultimately traced back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "above" or "over.".
