porch

A covered area at the entrance to a building, sometimes enclosed by walls.

• We sat on the porch.
• Leave your muddy boots in the porch.
• The house has a wide porch with wooden chairs.

Similar words: veranda, vestibule

Common phrases: front porch, covered porch, on the porch

A passage beside or leading into a building, covered by a roof.

• A stone porch led to the hall.
• Visitors followed the covered porch into the temple.
• The porch’s columns supported a heavy roof.

Similar words: portico, covered walk

Common phrases: columned porch, stone porch, temple porch