WordValeveranda
a roofed open gallery along the outside of a house
In more detail
a roofed platform built on the outside of a house, usually on the ground level
Examples
- We sat on the veranda in the cool evening breeze.
How to use veranda
A veranda is a covered outdoor space attached to a house, typically at ground level, used for relaxation and leisure. It differs from a porch in being wider and more spacious, and from a patio in having a roof or overhang for shade and weather protection. The term is common in British English and in descriptions of colonial or tropical architecture.
Common phrases
- sit on the veranda
- veranda overlooking
- front veranda
- wrap-around veranda
- veranda furniture
Synonyms
porch · terrace · patio · verandah · deck
Word family
verandah
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse veranda with veranda (the alternative British spelling), or use it to refer to any outdoor seating area regardless of whether it has a roof.
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