porch

noun

ˈpȯrch 

1

: a covered area adjoining an entrance to a building and usually having a separate roof

2

obsolete : portico

Synonyms of porch

• piazza
• portico
• stoop
• veranda

Examples of porch in a Sentence

The house has a large front porch.

vacationers relaxing on the inn's spacious front porch

Recent Examples on the Web

Punk, rap, classical and jazz acts share porches with the folk, Americana and acoustic singer/songwriter acts which may seem to be the most accustomed fare at neighborhood Porchfests. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Within seconds, Awartani said, Eaton was off the porch and walking toward them. — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The porch significantly expands outdoor living space and comes furnished with seating and a table, while there's also a hot tub, nearby fire pit, and additional seating, including some hanging chairs nearby. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

Flags appeared on porches that had never flown them, lines formed at blood banks, donations poured into relief funds, and people of every background stood together at candlelight vigils and interfaith services. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English porche, from Anglo-French, from Latin porticus portico, from porta gate; akin to Latin portus port — more at ford

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing porch

• screened porch
• sleeping porch

Rhymes for porch

• scorch
• torch

Kids Definition

porch

noun

ˈpōrch 

ˈpȯrch

: a covered entrance to a building usually with a separate roof