1
: a covered area adjoining an entrance to a building and usually having a separate roof
2
obsolete
: portico
Synonyms
Examples of porch in a Sentence
The house has a large front porch.
vacationers relaxing on the inn's spacious front porch
Recent Examples on the Web
Plus, its Southern-style porch overlooking the ocean and the property’s butterfly garden give it an extra boost of romanticism.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 14 of 50 Garden Pleasures Cocktail
Mixologist Tiffanie Barriere developed the ultimate porch sipper for warm spring and summer days.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The thief shuffles to the front porch, moves over a small package, then pulls the parcel inside of the bag, the video shows.
—Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The fan has a matte black finish with twisted fan blades to provide porches, patios, and interior spaces with more airflow.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024
When the Dodgers opened Chavez Ravine for the 2024 season Thursday afternoon, the front porch was adorned with their glittering new centerpiece, the three former MVPs who occupy the first three spots in their batting order.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Less than 12 hours after leaving his parents’ home a half-mile away, the man found Tener on his front porch pointing a gun at him, the outlet reported, citing court documents.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Paint the window sash color with a neutral tone that can be repeated on the front door or porch steps.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
With refreshing summery cocktails like our Mint Julep Slush or Watermelon Sangria, your porch parties will never be boring.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 14 of 50 Garden Pleasures Cocktail
Mixologist Tiffanie Barriere developed the ultimate porch sipper for warm spring and summer days.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The thief shuffles to the front porch, moves over a small package, then pulls the parcel inside of the bag, the video shows.
—Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The fan has a matte black finish with twisted fan blades to provide porches, patios, and interior spaces with more airflow.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024
When the Dodgers opened Chavez Ravine for the 2024 season Thursday afternoon, the front porch was adorned with their glittering new centerpiece, the three former MVPs who occupy the first three spots in their batting order.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Less than 12 hours after leaving his parents’ home a half-mile away, the man found Tener on his front porch pointing a gun at him, the outlet reported, citing court documents.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Paint the window sash color with a neutral tone that can be repeated on the front door or porch steps.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
With refreshing summery cocktails like our Mint Julep Slush or Watermelon Sangria, your porch parties will never be boring.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Porch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porch. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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porch
noun
ˈpōrch 
ˈpȯrch
: a covered entrance to a building usually with a separate roof
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