carport

noun

car·​port ˈkär-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce carport (audio)
: an open-sided automobile shelter by the side of a building

Examples of carport in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s also a barn that could be used as a garage, a gym, or a flex space, per the listing, along with a horseshoe pit and bocce court, a fruit orchard, raised garden beds, and covered carport parking for two vehicles. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024 No one else was hurt and the only property damage was to the plane and the carport and a tree, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2024 The property’s structures are sited upslope: the main house along with a pool house and carport, both with artist studios. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 There’s also a basement and a three-car carport, as well as a three-car garage. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carport 

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Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carport was in 1939

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“Carport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carport. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

carport

noun
car·​port ˈkär-ˌpō(ə)rt How to pronounce carport (audio)
-ˌpȯ(ə)rt
: an automobile shelter with open sides that is usually attached to the side of a building

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