variants or verandah
Definition of verandanext
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 Built in the early 1980s, the three-level residence at 5295 Gulf Place spans 3,721 square feet, with vaulted ceilings, open entertaining areas, sunlit verandas, five bedrooms and a primary suite with en suite bath. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Most meals are in the open-air Salt Water restaurant, which feels a bit like a breezy wraparound veranda. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Breakfast is served on the east veranda for obvious reasons. ABC News, 26 May 2026 The ground floor sets the tone with an impressive entrance hall, a banquet room with a fireplace, and a large kitchen opening onto a veranda with a dining table for 20. Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for veranda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veranda
porch
Noun
  • While sitting on your porch or deck, a blast of air from a fan can help blow weak-flying mosquitoes away.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Rodney Gass said Shelton was sitting on her porch prior to the storm, and went inside shortly before the twister hit.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

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“Veranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veranda. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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