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veranda

noun

və-ˈran-də

variants or verandah

Definition of veranda

as in porch

a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building whiling away the afternoon from the inn's wide veranda

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Recent Examples of veranda The home is set on a private acre of gardens, and features several verandas that are well-suited for al fresco dining. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 The clubhouse would have a bar, restaurant, locker rooms and verandas overlooking the golf course and tennis courts. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Camp de Base Gaspésie has beachfront cottages just outside of town, each with kitchen facilities and spacious verandas for sunset viewing. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 Soon after spying the hungry bird, the family watched in horror as the kite accidentally dropped the reptile right into their backyard, bringing an abrupt end to tea on the veranda. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veranda

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porch

Noun

No more than six people could occupy this porch while seated.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Outside, stone walls, winding walkways and lush gardens gave the property a rustic, English country feel, as did the porch and relaxed atmosphere.

— Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of porch

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