Carport: meaning, definitions and examples

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carport

 

[ ˈkɑːrˌpɔːrt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shelter for a car

A carport is a covered structure used to provide limited protection to vehicles, primarily cars, from rain and snow.

Synonyms

awning, cover, shelter

Examples of usage

  • We decided to build a carport to protect our car from the elements.
  • The carport was a convenient place to park the car during the rainy season.

Translations

Translations of the word "carport" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abrigo para carros

🇮🇳 कारपोर्ट

🇩🇪 Carport

🇮🇩 tempat parkir beratap

🇺🇦 навіс для автомобіля

🇵🇱 wiata garażowa

🇯🇵 カーポート

🇫🇷 abri pour voiture

🇪🇸 cochera

🇹🇷 araba park yeri

🇰🇷 카포트

🇸🇦 مأوى السيارات

🇨🇿 přístřešek pro auto

🇸🇰 prístrešok pre auto

🇨🇳 车棚

🇸🇮 nadstrešek za avto

🇮🇸 bílageymsla

🇰🇿 көлік тұрағы

🇬🇪 მანქანის სადგომი

🇦🇿 avtomobil sığınacağı

🇲🇽 cochera

Etymology

The word 'carport' originated from the combination of 'car' and 'port'. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe a structure that provides shelter for cars. Carports became popular as an affordable alternative to building a garage. They are often used in residential settings to protect vehicles from the weather without the cost and complexity of a traditional garage.

See also: car, carat, caravan, carcass, carouse, carp, carpet, carriage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,823 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.