Porches Meaning in English
word · lemma: porch
Definition
Porches are covered areas at the entrance or along the side of a building, often attached to a house, where people can sit or relax outside but still be sheltered from weather.
Usage & Nuances
"Porch" (singular), "porches" (plural). Common in North America; can be front, back, screened, or wraparound. Not the same as a "balcony" (raised, not on ground), or "deck" (open, often wooden). Collocations: "front porch", "sit on the porch".
Example Sentences
Some houses have two porches—one in the front and one in the back.
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People like to sit on their porches in the evening.
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Rain kept us on the porches during the party.
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Their neighbors love decorating their porches with plants and lights every summer.
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Kids often play games on the porches when it's too hot to be inside.
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After dinner, we bring our drinks out to the porches to relax and chat.
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