veranda
Veranda (noun) means a roofed, open-sided platform or porch attached to the outside of a house. Example: “They sipped iced tea on the veranda as the sun went down.”
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verandas plural
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Etymology
An Indian English word borrowed from Portuguese varanda ("balcony, balustrade"); its deeper origins are debated.
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What does “veranda” mean?
The word “veranda” means a roofed, open-sided platform or porch attached to the outside of a house.
How do you pronounce “veranda”?
“Veranda” is pronounced vuh-RAN-duh (/vəˈɹæn.də/ in IPA).
How do you use “veranda” in a sentence?
Here is “veranda” used in a sentence: “They sipped iced tea on the veranda as the sun went down.”
What part of speech is “veranda”?
“Veranda” is a noun.
Where does the word “veranda” come from?
The word “veranda” comes from Portuguese. An Indian English word borrowed from Portuguese varanda ("balcony, balustrade"); its deeper origins are debated.
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