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 Rising Star in Beverly Hills Gable relaxes on the veranda of his new Beverly Hills rental home in this 1931 photo, which accompanied an article in Screenland magazine. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026 The Inn’s large veranda is the epitome of Southern leisure. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 The west wing is anchored by an expansive primary suite comprising a sitting room, spacious bath, private veranda, and a walk-in closet setup complete with its own laundry. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 The tranquil grounds feature a stone infinity pool, koi pond, gazebo and multiple sundecks that look out over the water, and all four bedrooms have private verandas. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veranda
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porch
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  • As the procession turned down Martinique Avenue, a stretch of low-slung apartments popular with recent immigrants, residents stepped out onto their porches and balconies.
    Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Yankee Stadium has the short porch, Fenway Park has the Green Monster cutting the left-field line down to 310 feet and extending center field to 420.
    Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026

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“Veranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veranda. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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