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 To name just a few of the many local lodgings, Elk Meadow Cabins is situated in a tranquil, 27-acre meadow near the town of Orick, with full kitchens and porches with grills (plus easy access to tours with Redwood Adventures). — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2026 Featuring a brown metal turkey as its focal point, this 20-inch fall wreath is a charming addition to a Thanksgiving host’s front porch. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2026 Shadow stood on the back porch to watch over their territory. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2026 On the porch, Charlie collapses, stunned, and Ben reaches her. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for porch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porch
  1. piazza
  2. portico
  3. stoop
  4. veranda
Noun
  • The main house has seven en suite bedrooms along with triple piazzas overlooking the grounds.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The duplex suite is particularly special, spread across two floors with a separate living area and mezzanine bedroom, plus views over the piazza and the Fountain of the Naiads.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of piazza
Noun
  • Diana Coldren, Compass, (617) 953-7237 Rumford, Maine About 90 minutes from Portland, this 1898 fivebedroom with Greek Revival and Colonial Revival elements features symmetrical door and window placement and an entry portico with Doric columns.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Construction crews stripped the president's name from the exterior in June, but the front portico of the building has since been covered by a tarp, concealing most of its name.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of portico
Noun
  • Outside, on the stoop of the townhouse, the last remnants of the winter air have congealed on this chilly spring night.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to her Instagram presence, Wallace reports that her stoop has drawn long lines of people from all over the world.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stoop
Noun
  • The structures are wood, often colorful but always fragile, with large verandas designed to catch and route cooling breezes through the home.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The entry-level rooms were intimate, while the suites featured elaborate bathrooms and expansive verandas overlooking the gardens, and the staff attended to me with the gracious reverence fit for a maharani.
    — Sucheta Rawal, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of veranda

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