porch
Pronunciation: [pɔrʧ]
Word
Context: “home”
(noun) a small area next to the entrance of a house where people can sit or stand. It is usually covered and is like a small room outside. People may use it to relax or enjoy fresh air.
Example
I love sitting on the porch during the summer evenings.
Example
We couldn't use the porch today because it was raining heavily.
Example
Do you have a porch at your house where you can sit outside?
Context: “architecture”
(noun) an extended structure that can be attached to the front or back of a building. It is often open on the sides and provides a transition between the inside and outside of the house.
Example
The new house has a beautiful porch that wraps around the front.
Example
This building doesn't have a porch; it just has a plain entrance.
Example
What do you think about adding a porch to the back of the house?
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