carport

noun car·port \ ˈkär-ˌpȯrt \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of carport

: an open-sided automobile shelter by the side of a building

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Recent Examples of carport from the Web

Klutzy sprinkler pipes, which must be retained until a future restoration installs hidden pipes, mar the carport’s new clean lines.

— blair kamin, chicagotribune.com, "A less-is-more restoration of a Mies house expands our view of a little-known episode in the famed architect's career," 8 June 2018
There’s even a separate guesthouse with high ceilings and skylights that appears to have been converted from the garage (there is now a two-space carport instead).

— lauren ro, Curbed, "Cute Craftsman built in 1911 wants $675K," 24 May 2018
And while typical installations are roof mounted, Earthlight can also provide free-standing solar arrays, carport installations, and even arrays that move to track the sun.

— annie gentile, Courant Community, "Solarize Vernon Launches," 21 May 2018
Sharpe is charged with second-degree murder in the July 8 shooting of 62-year-old Tommy Bass, who was killed in the carport of his home.

— michael kunzelman, Fox News, "Defense: Suspect in string of killings may have been insane," 10 May 2018
Police said Alexander shot Brister in the head in the carport outside Brister's home in the 8000 block of Trapier Avenue, according to Cannizzaro's office.

— heather nolan, NOLA.com, "Man indicted in fatal Little Woods shooting, accused of killing man involved with his ex," 10 May 2018
The solar panels are perched on the roof of a detached two-car carport and there is a utility room for the batteries and solar power system.

— kevin brass, New York Times, "House Hunting in … Belize," 11 Apr. 2018
In the darkest recesses between buildings, under carports, or in narrow passages, hostas will grow and thrive if the soil is rich and moist.

— the editors of organic life, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow The Most Stunning Hostas," 16 May 2017
Sharpe is charged with second-degree murder in the July 8 shooting of 62-year-old Tommy Bass, who was killed in the carport of his home.

— michael kunzelman, Fox News, "Defense: Suspect in string of killings may have been insane," 10 May 2018

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