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portico

noun

as in verandah

formal a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building Entry to the mansion is through a lavish portico.

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Recent Examples on the Web On the other side of the portico, a small part of the wall was nestled inside a printing office. —

Demetrios Ioannou, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2024 As is the case with the front door, this entry is protected from the weather by a portico. —

James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2024 Dating to the year 1200, this broad rectangle is surrounded by top sights and splendid porticoes. —

Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2023 Trending Video Margot Robbie Takes You Inside The Barbie Dreamhouse [door opening] Loaded: 0% : 0% Volume 0% Current Time 0:00 Duration 7:24 Remaining Time Situated on one-third of an acre, the two-story home is fronted by a small lawn and a two-car garage that abuts a portico. —

Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for portico

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