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

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. —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

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