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porch

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɔɹtʃ// UK //pˈɔːtʃ// porch

n. a covered area with a floor that is attached to the entrance of a house. It is a place where you can sit outside while still being protected from the rain or sun.

n. a covered structure forming an entrance to a building, typically featuring a roof and often enclosed by screens or glass. It serves as a transitional space between the exterior and interior of a residence.


SIMPLE

We sat on the front porch and watched the rain.

CONTEXTUAL

The neighbors often gather on their wide wooden porch during summer evenings to drink lemonade and chat.

COMPLEX

Architectural historians note that the deep, wrap-around porch became a staple of American domestic design, providing essential ventilation and social space before the advent of air conditioning.

Origin

From Middle English porche, from Old French, from Latin porticus (“portico”). Doublet of portego, portico, and porticus.

Usage

Commonly modified by 'front' or 'back' to indicate its location relative to the main entrance.

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