porch
Covered front platform
A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building, typically with a roof supported by columns or posts.
Front porches are traditional gathering spaces in American homes: We sat on the porch drinking lemonade.
A screened porch keeps out insects while letting in air.
Back porches and side porches serve similar functions away from the street.
Hinged room barrier
- doorwayPassage into a room
- entrancePoint of access
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- stepsSequential actions in process
landing · doorstep · mudroom · foyer · vestibule · doorbell · knocker · mailbox
Roofed open-air porch
- stoopSmall entry porch
- lanaiCovered outdoor living space
- piazzaPublic urban square
- loggiaRoofed open-air gallery
sunroom · deck · patio · terrace · gallery · wraparound · screened · enclosed
Upright structural shafts
- pedimentTriangular architectural crowning element
- entablatureBeam structure on columns
- pilastersShallow rectangular wall projections
- balustradeRail supported by posts
railing · eaves · roof · posts · spindles · lattice · fascia · soffit
Suspended recreational seat
- rocking-chairSeat on curved runners
- hammockHanging fabric bed
- gliderUnpowered flying craft
- leisureFree time for relaxation
lounging · sitting · reading · napping · breeze · shade · sunset · sunrise
Suspended recreational seat
- rockerChair on curved rails
- gliderUnpowered flying craft
- benchShared seating surface
- chairSingle-person sitting furniture
settee · wicker · Adirondack · cushions · table · planter · doormat · lantern
Those dwelling nearby
- visitingGoing to see someone
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- greetingExpression of welcome
welcome · conversation · waving · watching · community · sidewalk · stoopball · neighborliness
door
Hinged room barrier
steps · landing · doorstep · mudroom · foyer · vestibule · doorbell · knocker · mailbox · package
veranda
Roofed open-air porch
loggia · sunroom · deck · patio · terrace · gallery · wraparound · screened · enclosed · front
columns
Upright structural shafts
- pedimentTriangular architectural crowning element
- entablatureBeam structure on columns
- pilastersShallow rectangular wall projections
balustrade · railing · eaves · roof · posts · spindles · lattice · fascia · soffit · gable
swing
Suspended recreational seat
- rocking-chairSeat on curved runners
- hammockHanging fabric bed
- gliderUnpowered flying craft
leisure · lounging · sitting · reading · napping · breeze · shade · sunset · sunrise · evening
swing
Suspended recreational seat
chair · settee · wicker · Adirondack · cushions · table · planter · doormat · lantern · flowerpot
neighbors
Those dwelling nearby
- visitingGoing to see someone
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
greeting · welcome · conversation · waving · watching · community · sidewalk · stoopball · neighborliness · friendliness
house
Residential building
- homeOne's personal residence
- farmhouseDwelling on agricultural land
- bungalowOne-story house with porch
cottage · cabin · colonial · Victorian · Craftsman · brownstone · townhouse · rowhouse · renovation · restoration
porchinterior
Inside area or region
indoors · inside · living room · parlor · cellar
porchegress
Means of departure
back door · exit · service entrance · fire escape · escape route
- front porchCovered entry deck
- back porchRear outdoor platform
- porch lightExterior entrance fixture
- wraparound porchesExterior platforms encircling a dwelling
- front porchesCovered entryway platforms
- porch swingSuspended outdoor bench seat
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