porches

plural of porch
as in verandahs
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 porches Below are the Southern inns and B&Bs with the best front porches, from a beachfront escape on the Carolina coast to a historic property in the heart of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 Add a pop of seasonal color For many homeowners, mums are the go-to for fall porches and patios. Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025 Gardens brim with fall florals, landscapers here seem to outdo themselves, decking porches and pathways with mums, pumpkins, and late blooms that rival summer’s splendor. Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 Our gardens and farms, our houses, porches, lean-tos, gazebos and birdhouses are statements of power and possession but also more than that. Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 Dudes who can’t get in get into screaming matches with Jah at the door, and the party extends out into the street where neighbors start peeking out their windows and standing on their porches shaking their heads. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025 The waterfront, retreat-like Weekapaug Inn has expansive porches and large windows that frame Quonochontaug Pond. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025 Investing in outdoor lighting is a simple solution to illuminate pathways and porches for safer steps. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Children were playing, adults sat on their front porches, neighbors spoke to each other. Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025

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“Porches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porches. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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