porch

noun

ˈpȯrch How to pronounce porch (audio)
Definition of porchnext
as in piazza
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building vacationers relaxing on the inn's spacious front porch

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Recent Examples of porch Not in a city, where skylights glow and porch lights blaze, where shadows are mostly thrown by passing cars that appear to become the brightest object in the solar system briefly. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Stuart goes outside and notices the front porch welcome mat is trying to communicate with him. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Under the cinematic porch lighting, Jones shared a glimpse at her platinum-blonde waves, which extended several inches past her shoulders. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Balce and his wife were talking with Corey on her front porch when the explosion occurred Tuesday. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for porch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porch
  1. piazza
  2. portico
  3. stoop
  4. veranda
Noun
  • Eight Bay Area restaurants, including returning champ Locanda Restaurants, will compete in the tournament-style contest in the piazza in front of the Little Italy Cultural Center and Museum at 323 Sharks Way.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Florence The pet-friendly Sina Villa Medici offers 100 guestrooms and suites, including the Royal Suite with original antiques, fine art, and a private balcony overlooking the piazza.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
Definition of 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
  • Video from a different theft shows how easily it's done, with the one thief standing on a front stoop to catch the radio signal and the other opening the door.
    — Sara Machi, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • After order is restored just enough to prod us to a sequel, Cretton circles back to those civilians in an end credits montage of normal New Yorkers hanging out on stoops and playing chess in the park.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of stoop
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

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“Porch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porch. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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