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
  • An opium-den-chic design scheme (jewel-toned velvet, studded leather, gothic wallpaper) gives the space an air of mystery, but the rooms are light and bright, with large windows and several with outdoor terraces.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to its five treatment rooms, guests have access to a water pavilion with a steam room, sauna (also with a view), cold plunge pool, and heated step pool; a private jacuzzi big enough for just one (maybe two); and two outdoor treatment terraces overlooking the canyons.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Leaving Cobwebs In Corners Even the cleanest porches tend to collect a few cobwebs over time, especially in isolated corners, along ceilings, and around railings.
    Abby Price, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Bridges on the trail include porches so visitors can pause and admire views without impeding others passing through.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026

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“Porticoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porticoes. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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