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 concept involved direct nods to The Perfect Neighbor’s use of real-time footage—particularly a moment where Teller’s character, Doug, paced around his front porch while speaking with body cam–wearing cops. —Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025

Rich hues of yellow, red, and orange mums dot our porches, and for social gatherings, our fall styles echo the staple colors of the season. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025

To top it all off, a large front porch and second-story balcony provide the ideal spot to unwind or gather with friends outdoors. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025

Having discovered a scarecrow dummy — an exact-looking replica of her costume — stashed in Sharon’s garage, a quick fingerprint dusting revealed a clear fingerprint from the kid who was on her porch at the time of Beryl’s murder. —Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 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