portico

noun

Definition of porticonext
as in verandah
formal a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building Entry to the mansion is through a lavish portico.

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Recent Examples of portico The ruins, which were unearthed by construction crews working on a new overpass at Piazza Pia in Rome, include a travertine wall, the foundations of a colonnaded portico, and a large open garden area. — Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025 His architectural preferences have an impact, however subtle, on the millions of people who pass through his airports, galleries, lobbies, and Apple Stores each week: grays and whites, columns and porticoes, glass and steel. — Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025 President Andrew Jackson in 1829 became the first president whose inauguration was held outside on the Capitol's east portico. — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025 Stroll the cobblestone paths under trellises to observe some 17,500 plants, surrounded by arched marble porticos decorated with neo-Classical reliefs, statues and busts, to get a sense of the home’s grandeur. — Nina Siegal, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for portico
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  1. terrace
  2. porch
  3. colonnade
Noun
  • Following a red carpet snap of the couple that featured some of the first-ever photos of her ring, Bloom shared a photo of herself enjoying a view of Venice from a terrace to her Instagram account.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The Jack’s Bay Playground Residences are a group of just 23 two-, three-, and four-bedroom cottage-style homes, each with a private pool and patio and a rooftop terrace.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of terrace
Noun
  • With spring on the horizon, there are many opportunities to enjoy the warm weather on the porch, patio, or deck, so furnishing outdoor spaces with comfortable seating is a must.
    — Ali Faccenda, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • It is believed the same man approached a different home, making it onto the porch this time before spitting on the front door.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of porch
Noun
  • The plans include building five new colonnades that don’t face the trafficway and would use modern construction materials to keep out sound while fitting the historic fabric.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Elon Musk, second from the left, walks along the colonnade at the White House on Feb. 19, 2025.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of colonnade

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