as in verandah
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building vacationers relaxing on the inn's spacious front porch

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Recent Examples on the Web Equally important is the camera's field of view, which should be at least 160 degrees to give you a comprehensive perspective of your front door and porch area. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024 Teach your children to only approach homes with porch lights on and remain on the sidewalk for safety. Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 11 Oct. 2024 They are used for a quick pop of color on the front porch but generally look good about as long as a bowl of guacamole in the refrigerator. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024 Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 to 8 Don’t let this simple recipe fool you—these smoky chips are a must-have appetizer at your next tailgate or porch party. Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for porch 

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“Porch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porch. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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