pòrtic — meaning in English

English meaning

• porch noun A covered structure at the entrance of a building, sometimes with its own roof.
• portico noun A roofed structure supported by columns, forming a porch at the entrance of a building.

Senses

pòrtic is used for these senses in English:

• porch (architectural element) A covered entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof. A porch often has chair(s), table(s) and swings.
• portico A porch, or a small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building.

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