variants
or porticos
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
Stores are set inside quaint-looking houses with porticoes and pastel-colored clapboard sidings.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porticoes
Noun
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There is a firepit lounge, sand volleyball court and terraces designed for relaxation and hosting guests, all overlooking the lake.—
Dana Hunsinger Benbow,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mornings begin at the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum, while afternoons stretch across sunny terraces like Café de Jaren.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Where To Stay In Sunset Beach Hotels With its charming decks and porches, the two-story 14-room Sunset Inn is a dreamy place to stay.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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Children were playing, adults sat on their front porches, neighbors spoke to each other.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Porticoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porticoes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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