variants or verandah
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 As far as details go, each room itself features high ceilings, ceiling fans, and expansive verandas designed to catch every breeze off the water. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025 The smallest are inside and ocean view cabins, which range from 169 to 241 square feet, then rooms with private verandas that range from 246 to 306 square feet in the Concierge level. Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 High marks go to the accommodations, which are comfortable and modern; many include private outdoor verandas. 7. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025 Amenities in the 114 suites, with walk-in closets bigger than many suites on other cruise lines, include floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto a veranda or terrace. Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for veranda
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  • Traditionally, May Day baskets are taken to the recipient's house and hung on the doorknob or left on the porch in secret, a sweet, unexpected way to brighten up a neighbor's May Day.
    Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The dog walked to the porch and died there without receiving any aid, according to the lawsuit.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Veranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veranda. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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