NYT Dictionary

PORTICO

/ˈpɔɹtɪkoʊ/
NounPOR-ti-copor-ti-co · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A porch, or a small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Italian portico, from Latin porticus (“porch”), from porta (“gate”). Doublet of porch, portego, and porticus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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