porch

Example Sentences

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A covered porch houses a sizable grill for outdoor meal preparation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

After Heuermann was jailed, his wife and two children stayed in the house, even grilling on the front porch despite gawkers on the front lawn.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Today, the once-overlooked porch is a favorite family space, Molly says, where the couple’s three children play dominoes and cards with sports on in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

On Wednesday, Andrew Coady, Declan’s father, stood on the front porch of the family’s home—dark-gray siding and stone on a quiet cul-de-sac—and spoke mostly of the pride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

His mom closed the screen door, went back into the kitchen, and left Sam alone on the back porch.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry