porticoes

variants or porticos
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 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 But even without Trump ordering up porticoes and colonnades, the architects would likely have looked backward to look forward. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026 The exhibition is housed in the porticoes of the Palestra Grande, located opposite the Amphitheatre. — ABC News, 12 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 Stores are set inside quaint-looking houses with porticoes and pastel-colored clapboard sidings. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porticoes
Noun
  • The beach club is equipped with another pool, plus fold-out terraces that immerse guests in their surroundings.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The living room is the home’s focal point, according to its listing, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and walls of glass framing the pool, tennis court, and terraces.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Burrows Near Man-Made Structures Skunk burrows are often found under buildings, sheds, porches, decks, and even concrete foundations, says Pollard.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
  • My picks include generous dining sets, picks for smaller porches, and even guest-ready seating clusters complete with fire pits to extend the outdoor hosting season even more.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Porticoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porticoes. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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