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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From spring to autumn, terraces and cafés spill into the open air, and the pace of life softens as evenings stretch long and warm.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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The property is spread out across more than 3,000 square feet and features three bedrooms, two terraces and sweeping views of the Hudson River, per AD.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Below are the Southern inns and B&Bs with the best front porches, from a beachfront escape on the Carolina coast to a historic property in the heart of Blue Ridge, Georgia.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Add a pop of seasonal color For many homeowners, mums are the go-to for fall porches and patios.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Porticoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porticoes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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