Meaning
A covered 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. A porch often has chair(s), table(s) and swings.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English porche, from Old French, from Latin porticus (“portico”). Doublet of portego, portico, and porticus.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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