Veranda

usgb/vəˈrændə/
noun

An open area with a roof attached to the outside of a house.

They sat on the veranda and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Visual representation of "veranda" - An open area with a roof attached to the outside of a house

Often appears as...

  • sit on the veranda
  • view from the veranda
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Outdoor Relaxation

Verandas are associated with leisure time, often used for relaxing or entertaining guests.

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We had tea on the veranda while watching the sunset.
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Architectural Feature

A veranda is a structural part of a building, not something that is added later.

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The colonial house features a spacious veranda.
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Sheltered Space

While open to the elements on one side, a veranda is covered, offering shelter from sun or rain.

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They watched the rain from the shelter of the veranda.
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