Synonyms for veranda

Grammar : Noun

Spell : vuh-ran-duh

Phonetic Transcription : vəˈræn də

Définition of veranda

Origin : 1711, from Hindi varanda, which probably is from Portuguese varanda, originally "long balcony or terrace," of uncertain origin, possibly related to Spanish baranda "railing," and ultimately from Vulgar Latin *barra "barrier, bar." French véranda is borrowed from English.

noun porch

Example sentences :

He went across to the hotel, tied the gelding at the rack, and sat down on the veranda.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

"I think I'll wait for you on the veranda, children," said Mrs. Gray.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

After the meal they all adjourned to the veranda, where the air was cool and the view extensive.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

But the heat of noon, after the cool shade of the veranda, was terrific.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

They saw him from the veranda, and Miss Briscoe called to him in welcome.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

After dinner they went out to the veranda and the gentlemen smoked.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

John watched her till she was lost in the throng on the veranda.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

Having said this, Mr. McAndrew rose and began pacing the veranda.
Extract from : « Gloria and Treeless Street » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

When we got back to the house Harry detained me on the veranda alone.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

That evening old Barnaby brought his banjo around to the veranda.
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

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