as in verandah
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building
vacationers relaxing on the inn's spacious front porch
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Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Generic Prefab Tiny House One standout feature of this Amazon tiny home is the spacious front porch, which is fully covered to protect you from sun, rain, and snow.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
The fire was started on the front porch of the home around 2 a.m. on July 29, 2024, according to the Democrat & Chronicle.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Photo : The Lillie K. Team at Sotheby's International Realty
Out on the covered porch with panoramic vistas on the grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Generic Prefab Tiny House One standout feature of this Amazon tiny home is the spacious front porch, which is fully covered to protect you from sun, rain, and snow.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
The fire was started on the front porch of the home around 2 a.m. on July 29, 2024, according to the Democrat & Chronicle.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Photo : The Lillie K. Team at Sotheby's International Realty
Out on the covered porch with panoramic vistas on the grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for porch
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“Porch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porch. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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