variants or verandah
Definition of verandanext
as in porch
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building whiling away the afternoon from the inn's wide veranda

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Recent Examples of veranda Outside, the listing highlights a pool, veranda and barbecue island, plus the pond and waterfall. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Built in the early 1980s, the three-level residence at 5295 Gulf Place spans 3,721 square feet, with vaulted ceilings, open entertaining areas, sunlit verandas, five bedrooms and a primary suite with en suite bath. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Breakfast is served on the east veranda for obvious reasons. ABC News, 26 May 2026 The ground floor sets the tone with an impressive entrance hall, a banquet room with a fireplace, and a large kitchen opening onto a veranda with a dining table for 20. Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for veranda
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porch
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  • In the aftermath of the collapse, victims’ families and injured survivors filed lawsuits against the property owner, manager, porch contractor and the city, the last of which a state appellate court ruled could not be held liable.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

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“Veranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veranda. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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