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porticoes

noun

variants or porticos

plural of portico

as in terraces

formal a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building Entry to the mansion is through a lavish portico.

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Recent Examples of porticoes The old porticos were opened up and made into glass doors during recent renovation renovations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026 Its flat, walkable, and bikeable center is located within the circuit of the original medieval walls, and residents are protected from the elements by miles of decorative porticoes. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 But even without Trump ordering up porticoes and colonnades, the architects would likely have looked backward to look forward. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026 The exhibition is housed in the porticoes of the Palestra Grande, located opposite the Amphitheatre. — ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 Hoban supervised construction of the porticoes on the north and south sides of the building that Latrobe originally designed in 1807. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 Stores are set inside quaint-looking houses with porticoes and pastel-colored clapboard sidings. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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Inside are 11 bedrooms and nine bathrooms, along with several living areas, a library, a historic chapel, and a billiard room; outside are expansive terraces and a large swimming pool.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
People have clambered into helicopters from roof terraces and been winched up from the mud left behind by the floodwater, videos posted by the Nepali Army show.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of terraces

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With stately wraparound porches, rocking chairs, and views of the Guadalupe River, Gruene Mansion Inn sits next door to Gruene Hall.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026
Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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