as in piazzas
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
The five-bedroom home has a big lawn with view overlooking the East River and wraparound porches on two levels.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Bungalows The resort consists of 135 private bungalows complete with private front porches and verandas, outdoor rain showers and soaking tubs, plush robes, flatscreen TVs, and comfortable beds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Northwood Cabins beckon to travelers with a neon sign and adorable collection of little white cabins with porches, all lined up in a row.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The family settled on a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.
—Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
The family settled on a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.
—Michael Biesecker, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
This includes porches and patios, outdoor furniture, and storage sheds.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Bungalows The resort consists of 135 private bungalows complete with private front porches and verandas, outdoor rain showers and soaking tubs, plush robes, flatscreen TVs, and comfortable beds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Northwood Cabins beckon to travelers with a neon sign and adorable collection of little white cabins with porches, all lined up in a row.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The family settled on a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.
—Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
The family settled on a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.
—Michael Biesecker, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
This includes porches and patios, outdoor furniture, and storage sheds.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porches
Noun
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Europe is packed with these urban oases, and along with a taste for lattes and tapas, Americans are increasingly hungry for Italian piazzas, Spanish plazas, French places, and similar squares around the globe.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
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For example, take a look at the neighborhood’s pedestrian-friendly piazzas, the ideal starting point for a Little Italy visit.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Nov. 2025
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Its flat, walkable, and bikeable center is located inside medieval walls, and residents are protected from the elements by miles of decorative porticoes.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hoban supervised construction of the porticoes on the north and south sides of the building that Latrobe originally designed in 1807.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At night, many unsheltered people bed down in business doorways, on park sidewalks, and on church stoops.—
Angela Hart,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Thieves steal packages left on stoops and doorsteps by delivery couriers, and typically strike when no one’s home, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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The decor nods to traditional Dominican architecture through natural woods and open verandas.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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The lovely verandas are a big selling point as well; enjoy a happy hour beverage in the fresh air while sunset or people-watching.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Porches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porches. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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