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Porch: meaning, definitions and examples

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porch

 

[ pษ”หrtสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

at the entrance of a building

A porch is a covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a house or building. It serves as a space for people to sit or relax outdoors while being protected from the sun or rain.

Synonyms

deck, stoop, veranda

Examples of usage

  • She sat on the porch and enjoyed the cool breeze.
  • The swing on the porch creaked softly in the wind.
Context #2 | Noun

a platform at the entrance of a building

In some architectural designs, a porch may refer to a platform with steps leading up to the entrance of a building. It serves as a transition space between the exterior and interior of a structure.

Synonyms

entryway, foyer, veranda

Examples of usage

  • The porch of the old mansion was grand and imposing.
  • He stood on the porch, waiting for her to open the door.

Translations

Translations of the word "porch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alpendre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเคพเคฎเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Veranda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serambi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ า‘ะฐะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ weranda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ porche

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท veranda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ veranda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veranda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—จๅปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veranda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verรถnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ะถั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eyvan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ porche

Word origin

The word 'porch' originated from the Old French word 'porche', which in turn came from the Latin word 'porticus' meaning 'colonnade' or 'porch'. Porches have been a common architectural feature in various cultures throughout history, providing shelter and a welcoming entrance to buildings.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,941 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.