carport
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Her mom, Inge Allen, has a one-bedroom cottage and carport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
“In recent years, the property upgrades include a new pool heater, new hardwood floors throughout the home, a new roof on the carport, and landscaping around the property,” says Raigeul.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The home has an attached two-car garage, a garage for a golf cart, and a detached four-car garage with a carport.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
Mahon said Bodhi had started to turn up at her house just after Christmas and she had noticed he was sleeping in a carport.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
I tell her about Mom calling me Dumplin’ in front of the carport, with all the freshmen and Patrick Thomas standing around, waiting for the first bell to ring.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
Flimsy ground story walls for carports, garages or stores can crumble in an earthquake, and are called “soft-story” buildings, explains U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024
In 2013, San Francisco ordered retrofits of “soft-story” apartments, which are vulnerable to collapse because their upper floors are held up by flimsy, skinny columns on top of carports or garages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2024
You will also need to check with your homeowners association and read your deed restrictions to ensure that carports are allowed in your specific community.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Winds could cause damage to carports and porches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2023
In some of the front yards there were aluminum carports, and bright aluminum awnings had been installed on one or two of the buildings.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word