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
  • Desiree Burns Interiors mixed stone terraces with green lawn that meld into the tranquil outdoor setting for an organic modern feel.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Spanning more than 4,000 square feet, the flat-roofed, single-story house is designed to frame its countryside setting, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto terraces and wide rural views.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Statement Lighting Kyser has noticed more elevated lighting effects on porches lately—the approach doesn't need to be complicated.
    Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
  • Boston fern is the go-to for hanging baskets lining Southern porches and for good reason.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026

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“Porticoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porticoes. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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