porticoes

variants or porticos
Definition of porticoesnext
plural of portico
as in terraces
formal a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building Entry to the mansion is through a lavish portico.

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Recent Examples of porticoes The exhibition is housed in the porticoes of the Palestra Grande, located opposite the Amphitheatre. ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 Bologna’s intricate porticos are an integral part of the city’s architectural heritage and identity. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026 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 The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025 Stores are set inside quaint-looking houses with porticoes and pastel-colored clapboard sidings. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • The rooms Called casitas, the standard rooms here are closer in size to suites in other hotels—they're 925 square feet—and each one comes with airy outdoor terraces or patios populated with comfy daybeds and lounge chairs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • The yacht uses a bulkhead-free platform intended to dissolve boundaries between interior and exterior spaces through retractable glass walls, fold-down terraces and uninterrupted sightlines.
    Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Dirt, grime, pollen, and debris can build up over time, leaving outdoor spaces looking dull right when patios, porches, and backyards are about to get the most use.
    Shelby Deering, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • With stately wraparound porches, rocking chairs, and views of the Guadalupe River, Gruene Mansion Inn is the only hotel located in the historic district.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026

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