1
: a covered area adjoining an entrance to a building and usually having a separate roof
2
obsolete
: portico
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Examples of porch in a Sentence
The house has a large front porch.
vacationers relaxing on the inn's spacious front porch
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Marc De'Andre, a Detroit blogger and radio host of 7 Mile Radio, went to the home on Saturday and filmed the children on the porch, which is not enclosed.
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Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
Some states, including Florida, have implemented harsher penalties for those found criminally liable for porch piracy and package theft.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 3 Dec. 2024
Think about finally adding a swing to your front porch while this one is 40% off, or make your patio feel more inviting with this palm outdoor rug for $35.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Hanging Egg Chair Best enjoyed with a good book and a glass of iced tea, this cozy egg chair deserves a prime spot on your front porch or patio.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
Some states, including Florida, have implemented harsher penalties for those found criminally liable for porch piracy and package theft.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 3 Dec. 2024
Think about finally adding a swing to your front porch while this one is 40% off, or make your patio feel more inviting with this palm outdoor rug for $35.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Hanging Egg Chair Best enjoyed with a good book and a glass of iced tea, this cozy egg chair deserves a prime spot on your front porch or patio.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Porch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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porch
noun
ˈpōrch 
ˈpȯrch
: a covered entrance to a building usually with a separate roof
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