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PORCH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PORCH?

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Need another word that means the same as “porch”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “porch” in this overview.

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Porch as a Noun
Definitions of "Porch" as a noun
Synonyms of "Porch" as a noun (9 Words)
Usage Examples of "Porch" as a noun
Associations of "Porch" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Porch” are: vestibule, foyer, entrance, entrance hall, entry, portal, portico, lobby, anteroom

Porch as a Noun

Definitions of "Porch" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “porch” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.
A structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance.
A veranda.

Synonyms of "Porch" as a noun (9 Words)

anteroom	A large room in an officers’ mess, typically adjacent to the dining room.
entrance	The act of entering. An entrance* hall.*
entrance hall	The act of entering.
entry	An item written or printed in a diary, list, account book, or reference book. The diamonds are still not established so South must gamble on finding an extra entry* to the dummy.*
foyer	An entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theatre. The foyer* of the concert hall.*
lobby	In the UK lobby correspondents collectively. Members of the anti abortion lobby.
portal	A site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet. The portals of success.
portico	A porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area.
vestibule	A large entrance or reception room or area.

Usage Examples of "Porch" as a noun

The north porch of Hereford Cathedral.
Daniel and Lydia sat out on the porch for many hours.

Associations of "Porch" (30 Words)

aisle	(in a church) a lower part parallel to the nave, choir, or transept, from which it is divided by pillars. The musical had the audience dancing in the aisles.
antechamber	A small room leading to a main one. The antechamber* to an interview room.*
anteroom	A large entrance or reception room or area.
brink	A region marking a boundary. On the brink* of bankruptcy.*
bungalow	(in SE Asia) a large detached house with more than one storey.
ceiling	The maximum altitude that a particular aircraft can reach. The aircraft s quoted ceiling* of 24 000 feet.*
cottage	Perform homosexual acts in a public toilet. Farm cottages.
door	The entrance the space in a wall through which you enter or leave a room or building the space that a door can close. He knocked on the door.
doorstep	(of a journalist) wait uninvited outside the home of (someone) in order to obtain an interview or photograph. He put his foot on the doorstep* of the cottage.*
doorway	The entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close. The doorway* to success.*
exit	A departure of an actor from the stage. She slipped out by the rear exit.
facade	The principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space. The house has a half timbered facade.
foyer	A large entrance or reception room or area. The foyer* of the concert hall.*
hall	A large building used by a college or university for teaching or research. Lecture hall.
hallway	An interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open.
house	The management of a gambling house or casino. Help yourself to a drink compliments of the house.
jamb	A side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace. He leaned against the door jamb.
latticed	Decorated with or in the form of a lattice. A latticed* screen.*
lintel	Horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window.
lobby	In the UK lobby correspondents collectively. They went into the hotel lobby.
nave	The central area of a church.
rafter	Provide a ceiling with rafters. A vaulted hall with exposed rafters.
roof	Function as the roof of. A range of childcare facilities all under one roof.
skylight	A window in a roof to admit daylight.
terrace	Provide a house with a terrace. The Incas terraced their mountainous land.
threshold	The beginning of an airport runway on which an aircraft is attempting to land. Their water would meet the safety threshold* of 50 milligrams of nitrates per litre.*
treetop	The uppermost part of a tree.
vaulted	Having a hemispherical vault or dome. A vaulted* arcade.*
verge	A region marking a boundary. I was on the verge* of tears.*
window	A pane of glass filling a window. The ball shattered the window.