noun
porch
pawch
noun
1
A covered structure at the entrance of a building, sometimes with its own roof.
"They sat on the porch watching the sunset."
"Muddy boots were left by the back porch."
How to Use Porch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA covered area at a building's entrance, often used for sitting or as a transition space before the front door.
UK vs US
Front porches with seating are a much bigger part of everyday American house design and culture than in the UK.
Common pairings
front porch
back porch
sit on the porch
Word Forms
porches plural, Porches plural
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Etymology
From Old French porche, from Latin porticus ("portico") — the same root that gives us "portico" and "portal".