verandas

variants or verandahs
plural of veranda
as in porches
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 verandas 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 Concierge-level verandas include more specialized amenities, such as a comfy concierge lounge, welcome champagne, and early embarkation and stateroom access. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 The Colonial-style home in Greensboro, built in 2000, has wraparound verandas on the upper and lower floors, plus a third-floor observation space similar to the clubhouse’s crow’s nest. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 The waterfront suites with private verandahs and two-bedroom plunge pool villas are special sanctuaries. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Christiansted’s arcades and butter‑yellow warehouses set a historic tone, while Frederiksted leans more Creole with gingerbread trim and wide verandas. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026 The 11-villa resort has no TVs or desks in the villas and offers private verandas, canoe rides over coral reefs, sailing excursions and scuba diving. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verandas
porches
Noun
  • Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The list includes roofs, windows, doors, floors, steps, porches, exterior walls and foundations.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Verandas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verandas. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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