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 Outdoor Spaces Outside, this trend comes to life through porches, decks, fences, and outdoor furniture. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026 Jim Clemente told Fox News that his conclusion from the blood spatter on her porch is that she was taken alive. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026 That's based on his analysis of blood on her front porch. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026 The collection of four 200-year-old houses that comprise the property are charming with their wooden porches and shingled exteriors, keeping the right amount of familiarity. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for porch
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Noun
  • Start your day at Porto Vecchio harbor, where fishermen sell their morning’s catch, then wander through charming piazzas and courtyards, visiting landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola and the Swabian castle on your way.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Set the scene The piazza where the hotel is located encapsulates the Eternal City.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Define a small front entrance on a large home without a front porch or portico by installing an awning over the front door.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
  • American flags and the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom, lined the steps leading to the portico balcony of the White House.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Before picking your plants, though, think about how much sun your stoop gets throughout the day.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Boan stoops to scoop up trash — some left by humans, some from wildlife —– along the boardwalk.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Reserve your seat on the veranda for Zero George’s popular silver service of Regiis Ova Supreme caviar and all the trappings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
  • The location is also hard to beat; if there’s room, grab an outdoor table on the veranda to watch the sunset.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Porch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porch. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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