carport

[ kahr-pawrt, -pohrt ]

noun

1. a roofed, wall-less shed, usually projecting from the side of a building, used as a shelter for an automobile.

carport

/ ˈkɑːˌpɔːt /

noun

1. a shelter for a car usually consisting of a roof built out from the side of a building and supported by posts

Word History and Origins

Origin of carport¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; car ¹ + port ¹

Example Sentences

The carport doesn’t come cheap — roughly $12,000 to $15,000 — but energy savings accrue over time and pay off the initial investment within five years.

From Ozy

In short, Gismo Power — which Ginsberg-Klemmt originally designed for the New College campus — is a carport that protects your car from the elements while also charging it — plus it’s completely mobile.

From Ozy

So I was there, on the step to the door to the carport, looking down at the box, feeling guilty for renting it.

From The Daily Beast

He resumed his attacks in 1999 with the rape of a 13-year-old girl who was abducted in a carport behind an apartment building.

From The Daily Beast

And is Commission Exhibit 446 a view of a portion of the carport area of the Randle home?

From Project Gutenberg

And the kitchen portion of the Randle home facing on the carport?

From Project Gutenberg

That is an accurate picture showing the door opening to the carport; yes.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, sir; the entrance to the garage there, more or less carport; yes, the entrance is from Westbrook.

From Project Gutenberg

I say when we come in there we have a double carport more or less type of garage.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• barn
• parking lot
• parking space
• repair shop
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