galilee

noun

Definition of galileenext
as in portico

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  1. portico
  2. porch
  3. veranda
  4. piazza
Noun
  • Two brick chimneys bordered a shingled roof, the front portico edged by columns.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Steps lead up to a small flagstone porch and portico entry, which features a bright orange-red door and a classic bay window.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of portico
Noun
  • And whether your plans involve a big backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the porch, there’s no reason the drinks need to be complicated.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Kirkpatrick says, noting that the porch and garage were additions.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of porch
Noun
  • For example, the lowest-category cabin on Silversea’s 728-passenger Silver Ray is a 357-square-foot room with a 53-square-foot veranda.
    — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The waterfront suites with private verandahs and two-bedroom plunge pool villas are special sanctuaries.
    — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of veranda
Noun
  • The Royal Poinciana Plaza A piazza for Palm Beach, The Royal Poinciana Plaza contains most of the shops and restaurants to add to your travel itinerary—Sant Ambroeus, The Honor Bar, and The Palm Beach Grill.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Every shadowy corner of a piazza seems to hide a garotte-wielding assassin.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of piazza
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“Galilee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galilee. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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