galilee

noun

Definition of galileenext
as in portico

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  1. portico
  2. porch
  3. veranda
  4. piazza
Noun
  • The stunning front entry makes a statement with an arched portico, columns, a bluestone walkway, stone surrounds and sidelights on both sides of the custom front door, all framed by hydrangeas and daylilies.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • The old porticos were opened up and made into glass doors during recent renovation renovations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
Definition of portico
Noun
  • On a muggy night when the teams combined for 10 homers and 18 of the 20 runs were scored via longballs, the left-handed-hitting Burleson used the short porch in right field to his advantage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Below the front one is a classic front porch; the outdoor spaces, per the listing, add up to about 750 square feet.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of porch
Noun
  • At lunchtime, sunbathers clamber up the stairs from the beach, to dine at the shaded veranda restaurant that’s by far the best place to eat in town.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Guests dine al fresco on the veranda of the historic villa, accompanied by live piano music.
    — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of veranda
Noun
  • Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • The project is set across three buildings named Verdi, Rossini, and Puccini, an homage to its history, with a new piazza that connects the site with the neighborhood.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of piazza
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