porch

noun

ˈpȯrch 

1

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

2

obsolete : portico

Synonyms

• gallery [Southern & Midland]
• lanai
• piazza [dialect]
• stoop
• veranda
• verandah

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

Named for a lovable neighborhood dog who spent his days sunning on the historic home’s porch, Poogan’s is the kind of place where everyone feels right at home. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024

There were footsteps on the porch, and McArdle started heading toward the door even before the bell rang. —Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024

Going out for a walk, even just getting up off the couch and going out on the porch to stand for a few minutes. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024

Downwind of tall evergreen trees or in the shelter of a porch is often ideal. —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024

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

Kids Definition

porch

noun

ˈpōrch 

ˈpȯrch

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