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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

Etymology

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.