porte cochere

noun

Definition of porte cocherenext
as in porch

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Recent Examples of porte cochere In addition to the Blumhouse Space, the venue will feature a 1,000-seat theater for film premieres, screenings, events, and concerts, 64 new luxury rooms for the hotel, a new lobby, a new porte cochere and more. — Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025 Sitting on ocean cliffs, Ocean House is fronted by a porte cochere that leads into a double-height lobby finished with limestone and oak millwork. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025 The Fontainebleau’s porte cochere rises from the place where Thomas Hull opened El Rancho, the first casino complex on Highway 91, which connected Los Angeles and Las Vegas. — Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 This starts with the private porte cochere, which serves as a peaceful transition point between Midtown and the world of the building. — Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for porte cochere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porte cochere
  1. porch
  2. sleeping porch
  3. piazza
  4. veranda
  5. stoop
  6. lanai
Noun
  • No more than six people could occupy this porch while seated.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Outside, stone walls, winding walkways and lush gardens gave the property a rustic, English country feel, as did the porch and relaxed atmosphere.
    — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of porch
Noun
  • Two guest rooms — ideal for Kamal and Riva’s twin daughters — connect through a former sleeping porch with a fireplace and built-ins, creating flexible space for an office, hobby room or hangout area.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • Yes, modern designs can incorporate privacy solutions and cozy elements to create a comfortable and relaxing sleeping porch space within current design standards.
    — Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Definition of sleeping porch
Noun
  • The main house has seven en suite bedrooms along with triple piazzas overlooking the grounds.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The duplex suite is particularly special, spread across two floors with a separate living area and mezzanine bedroom, plus views over the piazza and the Fountain of the Naiads.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of piazza
Noun
  • Medallion, Silver, Royal, Grand and Owner’s Suites are the biggest, priciest suites and feature bigger verandas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • And, on a blue-sky day with the sun shining, the veranda is just the place to sit with a crisp glass of viognier.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of veranda
Noun
  • Outside, on the stoop of the townhouse, the last remnants of the winter air have congealed on this chilly spring night.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to her Instagram presence, Wallace reports that her stoop has drawn long lines of people from all over the world.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stoop
Noun
  • What first greets you at Maui's Wailea Beach Villas is a grand lanai that’s mostly outdoors—one with killer views of the Pacific Ocean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The primary suite occupies its own floor with an ocean-facing lanai.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lanai

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