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

The set of three light boxes come in varying sizes, each wrapped in 60 LED lights to turn your porch into a mini winter wonderland. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025

Sit outside on your private porch or gather around the outdoor fireplace with a glass of wine. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025

Both grand homes offer roomy covered porches, large gathering spaces and generous light — ideal for a family compound, premium rental or a retreat center, according to the listing agency. —Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025

Deluxe rooms include additional amenities such as private sun porches. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025

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