porch

noun

ˈpȯrch 

1

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

2

obsolete : portico

Synonyms

• verandah

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

For those looking to spruce up their patio, front porch, or backyard, decor like these solar lights and this floral outdoor rug can give your space a gentle upgrade without a lot of effort (or money). —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025

All of a sudden, with the trees gone, his front porch offered an imposing view of the Fulton County Jail. —Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025

Its stores have become temples to country décor, checkerboards, and rocking chairs on porches. —Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Ada Wrigley adored watching the Rose Parade from the mansion’s front porch. —Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 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