front porch
A 'front porch' is a common architectural feature in many homes, providing a welcoming space at the entrance for various activities.
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Definition
B1Architecture
(general)A covered area attached to the front entrance of a building, often used for sitting or socializing.
Example
- We spent the evening chatting on the front porch.
- She decorated the front porch with flowers and a bench.
C2Television
(technical, obsolete)A brief interval in older television systems between the end of one picture line and the start of the next, allowing voltage levels to stabilize.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "front porch":
back porchfront doorfront yardstorm doorwhite picket fencefirst floorback door