porches

plural of porch
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 With stately wraparound porches, rocking chairs, and views of the Guadalupe River, Gruene Mansion Inn sits next door to Gruene Hall. Gabi De La Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs. Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Here, the multiple porches, along with the stone walls and the terracotta roof, combine into a classic romantic idea of a house—one that never gets old—no matter how long forever turns out to be. Jeffrey Dungan, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Rocking chairs and porches further add to the homey ambiance, while complimentary bikes give you wheels to explore the area. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Encounters with raptors and worse transpire across front porches and shag carpets. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 The walkable neighborhood will feature front porches, sidewalks and landscaped green spaces, creating an environment that encourages neighborhood engagement and community connection. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 And some features that had previously been eliminated needed to be returned to the home, including original roofing, porches and even light switches. Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Designed for patios, balconies, porches, pool decks, and walkways that could use a little TLC, the 12-inch tiles are waterproof, splinter-free, and bring the warmth of real wood to an outdoor space on a budget. Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
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Noun
  • The carousel included snaps from all over Italy as the trio made their way through outdoor piazzas, the Vatican, art galleries in Milan, the Colosseum, and the canals of Venice.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
  • English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe.
    Alexander Smith, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The old porticos were opened up and made into glass doors during recent renovation renovations.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • Its flat, walkable, and bikeable center is located within the circuit of the original medieval walls, and residents are protected from the elements by miles of decorative porticoes.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The waterfront suites with private verandahs and two-bedroom plunge pool villas are special sanctuaries.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The newer Oceania Vista and Oceania Allura offer concierge-level single accommodations; these feature larger verandas and concierge lounge access (the latter another way to meet fellow voyagers).
    Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

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“Porches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porches. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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