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masculine

/ˈpoɾtʃe/

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Translation

porch, portico

Word origin

From Latin porticus ('covered walkway'), from porta ('gate, door'). The same root gives English 'porch' and 'portico'.

Origin: Latin
Root: porticus
English cognates: porch, portico

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralporches

Examples

We sat on the porch to enjoy the cool air.

The house has a very spacious porch.

I left the boots on the porch.

From the porch you can see the whole garden.

We hung some plants on the porch.

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This word is part of lesson 87.