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or verandah
as in porch
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building
whiling away the afternoon from the inn's wide veranda
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Recent Examples of veranda
Every villa offers unobstructed sunset views from private verandas, inviting guests to savor moments that linger long after dusk.
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
My favorites are the Superior Suites, which have a spacious living room and a sweeping veranda that's simply magical at dusk.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Terracotta roofs, a motif of archways, and sweeping verandas echo Iberian influences, while open-air courtyards and sculpted gardens celebrate the country’s exuberant biodiversity.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Breakfast included in nightly rate, complimentary minibar, restaurant, bar
Editor’s tip: Room 103 has the best view of the hotel’s largest inner garden, but room 101 has its own private garden along with a veranda that’s perfect for meditation (in-room orin bell included).
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
My favorites are the Superior Suites, which have a spacious living room and a sweeping veranda that's simply magical at dusk.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Terracotta roofs, a motif of archways, and sweeping verandas echo Iberian influences, while open-air courtyards and sculpted gardens celebrate the country’s exuberant biodiversity.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Breakfast included in nightly rate, complimentary minibar, restaurant, bar
Editor’s tip: Room 103 has the best view of the hotel’s largest inner garden, but room 101 has its own private garden along with a veranda that’s perfect for meditation (in-room orin bell included).
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veranda
porch
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From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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Adding reliable and durable seating to patios, porches, and backyards is the first step in making your outdoor space as inviting as possible.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Veranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veranda. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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