Verandah: meaning, definitions and examples
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verandah
[ vษหrรฆndษ ]
outdoor structure
A verandah is a roofed platform along the exterior of a house, level with the ground floor. It may be partly enclosed by a railing and often features a space for outdoor living or recreation. Verandahs enhance the aesthetic appeal of a home and provide shelter from the sun and rain. They are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, serving as a transitional space between the inside and outside.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We enjoyed a cup of tea on the verandah.
- The children played on the shady verandah.
- She decorated the verandah with potted plants.
- They spent the evening chatting on the verandah.
Translations
Translations of the word "verandah" in other languages:
๐ต๐น varanda
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฐเคพเคฎเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Veranda
๐ฎ๐ฉ serambi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตัะฐะฝะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ weranda
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใณใ
๐ซ๐ท vรฉranda
๐ช๐ธ veranda
๐น๐ท veranda
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ veranda
๐ธ๐ฐ veranda
๐จ๐ณ ้ณๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ veranda
๐ฎ๐ธ verรถnd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะตัะฐะฝะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ veranda
๐ฒ๐ฝ veranda
Etymology
The word 'verandah' originates from the Hindi word 'varaแนdฤ', which means 'a roofed platform'. It likely passed into English through the Portuguese 'varanda', which had a similar meaning. The term began to be used in the early 19th century as British colonial architecture incorporated elements from Indian design. The concept of the verandah became popular in Europe and North America, particularly in houses built in warm climates, where it provided a shaded area for relaxation and social interaction. The design has evolved, with many modern homes including variations of the verandah as an attractive feature for outdoor living.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,515, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19512 blotted
- 19513 playfully
- 19514 uninformed
- 19515 verandah
- 19516 wort
- 19517 surtax
- 19518 condescension
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