carport
Americannoun
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carports
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Origin of carport
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“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
In Santa Barbara, for instance, there isn’t a law requiring seismic retrofit of apartment buildings with a flimsy ground floor — often held up above a carport or garage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2025
He walked into the carport and tried his best to peer through the high window of the side door.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
The old carports next to the guest rooms were enclosed and became indoor retail spaces — an acai bowl eatery, plant shop, artisan boutique and other spots have opened, with more to come.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025
Around a dozen properties were damaged as well as carports, awnings and power lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2025
“How are we accepting people living in our streets, living in alleys or living in carports for days, weeks and months,” he said.
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
The address that Patrolman Mancuso was looking for was the tiniest structure on the block, aside from the carports, a Lilliput of the eighties.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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