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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
Terracotta roofs, a motif of archways, and sweeping verandas echo Iberian influences, while open-air courtyards and sculpted gardens celebrate the country’s exuberant biodiversity.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Breakfast included in nightly rate, complimentary minibar, restaurant, bar
Editor’s tip: Room 103 has the best view of the hotel’s largest inner garden, but room 101 has its own private garden along with a veranda that’s perfect for meditation (in-room orin bell included).
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Details, including large arched windows and villas with private verandas and fireplaces, blur the distinction between indoor and outdoor living.
—AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Here, a wall is lined with mirrors and sliding-glass doors open to the unit’s ocean-facing veranda.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Breakfast included in nightly rate, complimentary minibar, restaurant, bar
Editor’s tip: Room 103 has the best view of the hotel’s largest inner garden, but room 101 has its own private garden along with a veranda that’s perfect for meditation (in-room orin bell included).
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Details, including large arched windows and villas with private verandas and fireplaces, blur the distinction between indoor and outdoor living.
—AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Here, a wall is lined with mirrors and sliding-glass doors open to the unit’s ocean-facing veranda.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veranda
porch
Noun
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The video footage, obtained by the Miami Herald, shows officers confronting a man at gunpoint who is standing on the front porch of a house.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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From comfortable and sturdy sectionals made for summer entertaining to a charming rocking chair that’s perfect for morning coffee or stargazing on the porch, these hidden gems are ready to upgrade your space without the splurge.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Veranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veranda. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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