porch

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Singular
porch

Plural
porches

A porch in front of the door of the building
  1. (architecture) A porch is a covered and enclosed entrance into a building. It is similar to an extended roof that covers an area in front of an entrance.
  2. A porch is also known as a portico, which is a covered walkway into a building.
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