Associations to the word «Porch»

Wiktionary

PORCH, noun. (architecture) A covered and enclosed entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof.
PORCH, noun. A portico; a covered walk.
PORCH MONKEY, noun. (idiomatic) (offensive) (ethnic slur) A lazy black person.
PORCH MONKEYS, noun. Plural of porch monkey

Dictionary definition

PORCH, noun. A structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance.

Wise words

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