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 waterfront suites with private verandahs and two-bedroom plunge pool villas are special sanctuaries. Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The newer Oceania Vista and Oceania Allura offer concierge-level single accommodations; these feature larger verandas and concierge lounge access (the latter another way to meet fellow voyagers). Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 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 The farm buildings on the property—long verandas, shearing sheds, and concrete kennels—are old and decayed, remnants from long before the group showed up. Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026 The Garden District is one of those areas that floats between yesterday and tomorrow, where Greek- and Italianate-style homes adorned with ornate cast iron and sweeping verandas provide shade for people watching and respite from the commercial center. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 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 The decor nods to traditional Dominican architecture through natural woods and open verandas. Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verandas
porches
Noun
  • Rocking chairs and porches further add to the homey ambiance, while complimentary bikes give you wheels to explore the area.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Encounters with raptors and worse transpire across front porches and shag carpets.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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