porch

[pɔːtʃ]
[pɔɹtʃ]
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A porch is a covered area outside your home where people can sit and relax.

The word "porch" is used in many different ways, depending on the situation. Sometimes it's a small covered space that connects your front door to the sidewalk, like a little roof overhang. In other cases, it might be a bigger part of your house, like a screened-in area where you can sit and enjoy the fresh air. Some porches are even attached to back doors or windows, so they feel more like an indoor-outdoor space. Whatever size or shape it is, a porch is usually a comfortable spot to hang out and watch the world go by.

How common is "porch"?

Word porch is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

noun

  • A covered and enclosed entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof.

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