porch

noun

ˈpȯrch 

1

: a covered area adjoining an entrance to a building and usually having a separate roof

2

obsolete : portico

Synonyms of porch

• piazza
• portico
• stoop
• veranda

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

Officers found Jones on the porch and arrested him on the outstanding warrant. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Most notable among them, the hatch toward the rear of the trailer face drops down to create a small porch with smoky glass awning. — New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026

When the boys did return, one of them approached the front porch to place a car radiator down, prosecutors said. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2026

The primary suite includes a spacious sleeping area with a fireplace, easy access to a private porch, a beautiful bath and double walk-in closets. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English porche, from Anglo-French, from Latin porticus portico, from porta gate; akin to Latin portus port — more at ford

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing porch

• screened porch
• sleeping porch

Rhymes for porch

• scorch
• torch

Kids Definition

porch

noun

ˈpōrch 

ˈpȯrch

: a covered entrance to a building usually with a separate roof