carport
noun
a roofed, wall-less shed, usually projecting from the side of a building, used as a shelter for an automobile.
carports
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pluralof carport.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They have flimsy supports on the ground story that prop up carports, garages or storefronts and can snap when shaken from side to side in an earthquake.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025
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
For a moment, she got up and strolled to the kitchen, passing her daughter’s turtle, who had survived the heavy smoke that filled the apartment when the carports outside her unit were burning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2025
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
In some of the front yards there were aluminum carports, and bright aluminum awnings had been installed on one or two of the buildings.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
