Vordach — meaning in English

English meaning

• canopy noun A covering suspended or supported above something, such as a bed or entrance.
• marquee noun A large tent used for outdoor events such as weddings or fairs.
• porch noun A covered structure at the entrance of a building, sometimes with its own roof.

Senses

Vordach is used for these senses in English:

• canopy Any overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors.
• marquee (US) A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it.
• 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.

canopy — full definition

1. noun A covering suspended or supported above something, such as a bed or entrance.
2. noun The upper layer of branches and leaves in a forest.
3. noun The transparent covering over an aircraft cockpit, or the fabric part of a parachute.
4. verb To cover something as if with a canopy.

marquee — full definition

1. noun A large tent used for outdoor events such as weddings or fairs.
2. noun A rooftop or canopy sign over the entrance of a theatre, hotel, or venue, often displaying its name.
3. adj Top-billed or most prominent, as in a headline attraction.

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