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porches


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

porches

Details

Use to designate roofed spaces, open along two or more sides and adjunct to a building, commonly serving either to shelter an entrance or used as living space.

Variations

piazzas (porches)

porch

verandas

veranda

piazzas

verandahs

Schopf

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