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portico

noun

Definition of portico

as in terrace

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 portico The project has been covered up by large tarps that have columns and a lamp printed on the side to mimic the existing portico. — Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 10 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 The scaffolding around the portico first went up in late June. — Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 9 July 2026 For larger spaces that require shade, Button suggests installing an awning or a freestanding portico. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for portico

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The latest is the new Cabana Bungalow, which comes replete with three bedrooms, a large private terrace, and a semi-private pool.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Besides perks like a heated pool, Japanese Zen garden, rooftop terrace, koi pond, gym and chef’s kitchen, the 15,000-square-foot Star Island property in Miami Beach also has a few other central features Ross favors, one in particular.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

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He's paved over much of the Rose Garden, splashed gold all over the Oval Office, including a sign outside and redone the colonnade.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Also demolished was an east colonnade and a garden dedicated to Jacqueline Kennedy, as well as a movie theater.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

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