Veranda: meaning, definitions and examples
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veranda
[ vษหrandษ ]
outdoor sitting area
A veranda is a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor. It is typically enclosed with a railing and used as a sitting or dining area.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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veranda |
Veranda is a roofed, open-air gallery or porch, often partially enclosed by a railing, and frequently extends along the front and sides of a house. Typically found in residential areas in warm climates.
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porch |
Porch is a covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building. It's usually found at the main doorway and provides a space to sit and greet guests.
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patio |
Patio is an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation, often paved and adjacent to a house. It is typically found on the ground level.
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balcony |
Balcony is a platform projecting from the wall of a building, typically with a railing, and usually found on upper levels of buildings like apartments or houses.
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Examples of usage
- We enjoy having breakfast on the veranda every morning.
- The veranda offers a beautiful view of the garden.
Translations
Translations of the word "veranda" in other languages:
๐ต๐น varanda
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฐเคพเคฎเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Veranda
๐ฎ๐ฉ beranda
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตัะฐะฝะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ weranda
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใณใ (beranda)
๐ซ๐ท vรฉranda
๐ช๐ธ veranda
๐น๐ท veranda
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ ๋๋ค (beranda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ veranda
๐ธ๐ฐ veranda
๐จ๐ณ ้ณๅฐ (yรกngtรกi)
๐ธ๐ฎ veranda
๐ฎ๐ธ verรถnd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะตัะฐะฝะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ veranda
๐ฒ๐ฝ veranda
Etymology
The term 'veranda' originated from Hindi and Urdu languages, where it referred to a roofed platform or gallery. It was later adopted into English during the British colonial period in India.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,496, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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