variants or verandah
Definition of verandanext
as in porch
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 veranda 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 interiors are calm and full of natural textures like walnut and travertine, and include ultra-cozy touches like a wood fireplace and a large veranda for outdoor entertaining. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026 Rising Star in Beverly Hills Gable relaxes on the veranda of his new Beverly Hills rental home in this 1931 photo, which accompanied an article in Screenland magazine. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026 The Inn’s large veranda is the epitome of Southern leisure. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veranda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veranda
porch
Noun
  • To spend your days sunbathing and sipping Aperol spritz on your own private porch rather thaan dealing with crowds of tourists, a vacation rental is a neat solution that offers a more authentic side of the lake.
    Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Under the plan projected to cost $5 million, the Brown Mansion will be renovated with a front porch and cupola built to conform with the original Victorian style.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Veranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veranda. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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