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veranda Definition

ve·randa or verandah ve·ran′·dah (və ran)

noun

an open porch or portico, usually roofed, along the outside of a building

Etymology: Anglo-Ind < Hindi & Beng < Port varanda, balcony < vara, pole, staff < L, wooden trestle, forked stick (for spreading out nets) < IE base *wa-, to bend apart > vacillate, vary

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veranda

n.

veranda Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • floor: It had bow windows and a shady veranda on the ground floor.

Preposition: at

  • front: A large veranda at the front is accessed through french doors.

Adjective modifier

  • covered: Living Rooms: Double height ceiling, one full side of patio doors leading to covered veranda with seating.
  • spacious: On the first floor you will find 3 bedrooms, the main bathroom and spacious verandas.
  • sunny: Wake to the sound of the surf and breakfast on the private sunny veranda with magnificent sea views of Carbis Bay and Godrevy lighthouse.
  • wooden: Patio doors lead from the spacious living area onto the stylish wooden veranda.
  • private: Living: The living room area opens out onto a private veranda that over looks the swimming pool.
  • large: A large veranda at the front is accessed through french doors.

Converse of object

  • deck: South facing windows bringing natural light into the living space open onto a decked veranda.
  • shade: In warmer weather, the garden is a popular area for walks or for sitting on the shaded veranda.
  • cover: Covered veranda on two sides with stunning views over Loch Tay.
  • have: All lodges have either a veranda or private patio overlooking the river or woodland.
  • include: It is 5 ft by 5 ft including the veranda.
  • build: They have cultivated gardens, built veranda 's etc. They have worked hard for what they have achieved over the years.

Modifies a noun

  • area: Patio doors open on to the shaded ground floor veranda area.

Preposition: with

  • furniture: Small fitted kitchen, open to main living area, with sitting and dining areas with door out onto veranda with wooden furniture.
  • view: The patio window opens to veranda with sea views.
  • table: Outside, the lodges have a veranda with picnic tables and benches.

Noun used with modifier

  • floor: Patio doors open on to the shaded ground floor veranda area.
  • patio: Large windows and glass door leading out to the patio veranda which leads down to a secluded garden.

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