porches

noun

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 Its bold form and foliage make for a dramatic addition to patios and porches. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 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 These are communities where leisurely mornings are encouraged, and rocking chairs on front porches are plentiful. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 While some like Ríos García have slept on the boulevard, others struggle to get some rest on balconies and front porches. — ABC News, 3 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 Smoking on outdoor porches, patios and lawns isn’t safe either, since smoke comes back inside through doors, windows and vents. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 Given its compact design, the set is a great option for adorning small gardens, balconies, poolside areas, or porches. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porches
  1. piazzas
  2. porticoes
  3. stoops
  4. verandas
Noun
  • 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
  • The Calendimaggio festival, held each May, fills the town with medieval pageantry and music, while various religious feasts throughout the year bring color and tradition to the piazzas.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Definition of piazzas
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
Definition of porticoes
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
Definition of stoops
Noun
  • 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
  • Christiansted’s arcades and butter‑yellow warehouses set a historic tone, while Frederiksted leans more Creole with gingerbread trim and wide verandas.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
Definition of verandas

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