First Known Use: 14th century
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porch
noun \ˈpȯrch\
: a structure attached to the entrance of a building that has a roof and that may or may not have walls
: an entrance to a building that has a separate roof
Full Definition of PORCH
1
: a covered area adjoining an entrance to a building and usually having a separate roof
2
obsolete : portico
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Origin of PORCH
Middle English porche, from Anglo-French, from Latin porticus portico, from porta gate; akin to Latin portus port — more at ford
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PORCH Defined for Kids
porch
noun \ˈpȯrch\
Definition of PORCH for Kids
: a covered entrance to a building usually with a separate roof
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