Porch

Pronunciation: /pɔːrtʃ/

Definitions of porch

noun a covered entrance to a building, usually with a separate roof

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sit on the porch and watch the sunset.

A2 The porch is a great place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee.

B1 We often gather on the porch for family barbecues during the summer.

B2 The porch wraps around the house, providing a lovely space for outdoor entertaining.

C1 The spacious porch offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

C2 The elegant porch features intricate woodwork and a cozy seating area.

Examples of porch in a Sentence

formal The guests gathered on the porch before entering the main hall.

informal Let's sit on the porch and enjoy the sunset.

slang I love chillin' on the porch with my friends.

figurative He stood on the porch of opportunity, unsure whether to enter or stay outside.

Grammatical Forms of porch

• past tense: porched
• plural: porches
• comparative: more porch
• superlative: most porch
• present tense: porch
• future tense: will porch
• perfect tense: have porched
• continuous tense: porching
• singular: porch
• positive degree: porch
• infinitive: to porch
• gerund: porching
• participle: porched

Origin and Evolution of porch

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'porch' originated from the Latin word 'porticus' which referred to a covered walkway or portico.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'porch' has come to refer to a covered entrance to a building or a veranda attached to a house, evolving from its original meaning of a covered walkway.