veranda — a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈrændə/
Example Sentences
- The cat decided the veranda was the perfect spot for judging all the neighborhood drama
- Grandma's veranda was like a neighborhood news station - all the gossip passed through there
- The Victorian house featured a beautiful wraparound veranda with white pillars
veranda
NOUN[/vəˈrændə/]
a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor
a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor
Checking her agenda on the peaceful veranda!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Portuguese 'varanda', which entered English through Hindi during the colonial period in India. It originated from the architectural practice of creating shaded outdoor spaces attached to houses as protection from intense heat in tropical climates.
Breakdown
Portuguese varanda → Hindi baranda → English veranda. The term underwent phonetic adaptation as it passed through Hindi before being adopted into English usage.
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📝Examples
“The cat decided the veranda was the perfect spot for judging all the neighborhood drama”
“Grandma's veranda was like a neighborhood news station - all the gossip passed through there”
“The Victorian house featured a beautiful wraparound veranda with white pillars”
“During summer evenings, the whole family gathered on the veranda to escape the heat”
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