veranda
n.n. a covered area outside a building, like a porch or a balcony. You often find these in warm countries where people sit outside to enjoy the weather.
n. an open-air, roofed porch or balcony attached to a building, typically found in tropical or Mediterranean climates. Often used for socialising or as a transitional space between the interior and exterior.
We sat on the veranda to enjoy the sunset.
The house features a wide veranda that wraps around the front, providing shade from the intense midday sun.
The architect designed the veranda to serve as a communal gathering space, allowing residents to remain connected to the garden while protected from the elements.
An Indian English word of Indo-Portuguese origin, from Portuguese varanda (“balustrade; balcony”). Further etymology is unclear and disputed.