porch
noun[C]
uk/pɔːtʃ/us/pɔːrtʃ/mainlyUK
acoveredstructureinfrontof theentranceto abuilding:
门廊Fordetails,seetheposterin thechurchporch.
Thefrontporchheldpotsofflowers, alllookinghealthyandstrong.
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US
araised,covered, sometimespartlyclosedarea, often made ofwood, on thefrontorsideof abuilding:
Wesatout on the porch tocooloff.我们坐在外面的走廊上乘凉。
Acheerrosefrom thoseassembledon the porch of the neighbour'shouse.
Synonym
veranda
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- The two-bedroomcottagecomes with afrontporch.
 - He ishopingthatfolkson hismailrouteleavetheirporchlightsontonight.
 - Weaddedafrontporch with awoodendeckwithexposedwoodensupportcolumns.
 - He now justsitson the porch of hisfarm.
 
Parts of buildings: passages & entrance areas
- arcade
 - archway
 - breezeway
 - concourse
 - corridor
 - desk
 - entryway
 - gangway
 - gateway
 - hall
 - hallway
 - marquee
 - passage
 - patio
 - portal
 - reception
 - side entrance
 - side return
 - terrace
 - vestibule