veranda

noun

və-ˈran-də How to pronounce veranda (audio)
variants or verandah
Definition of verandanext
as in porch
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building whiling away the afternoon from the inn's wide veranda

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Recent Examples of veranda Christiansted’s arcades and butter‑yellow warehouses set a historic tone, while Frederiksted leans more Creole with gingerbread trim and wide verandas. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026 The estate sits on nearly half an acre of landscaped grounds, with a covered veranda overlooking formal lawns, a pond, and a vegetable garden, as well as—an uncommon feature for the area—a 41-foot heated swimming pool. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2026 The newer Oceania Vista and Oceania Allura offer concierge-level single accommodations; these feature larger verandas and concierge lounge access (the latter another way to meet fellow voyagers). — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Built in the early 1980s, the three-level residence at 5295 Gulf Place spans 3,721 square feet, with vaulted ceilings, open entertaining areas, sunlit verandas, five bedrooms and a primary suite with en suite bath. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for veranda
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porch
Noun
  • On the Fourth of July, Evaniel Johnson said his family had gathered on his back porch in Nashville to play cards.
    — TRAVIS LOLLER, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The porch provides shelter from the elements and frames views of the water and the ruins of an old masonry boathouse that dominate the vista.
    — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of porch

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“Veranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veranda. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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