perron

American  

[per-uhn, pe-rawn] / ˈpɛr ən, pɛˈrɔ̃ /

noun

Architecture.

• perrons
  plural

1. an outside platform upon which the entrance door of a building opens, with steps leading to it.

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perron British  

/ ˈpɛrən /

noun

1. an external flight of steps, esp one at the front entrance of a building

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• perrons
  plural

Etymology

Origin of perron

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French, Old French, derivative of pierre stone < Latin petra < Greek pétra

Example Sentences

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perron

"Can I drive you into Grenoble, my good Clyffurde?" he asked airily as he paused on the top of the perron steps, waiting for the hackney coach.

From The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days by Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy

Nekhludoff came down from the perron, and stepping over pools and the thin ice-covering formed on the snow, walked toward the window of the servants' quarters.

From The Awakening The Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy, Count

Presently I recollected the situation, and turned to leave the perron.

From Dr. Dumany's Wife by Mór Jókai

At the end of the court before the perron, a small, red carpet was laid upon the steps and in front of the marquee faint lights gleamed.

From His Excellency the Minister by Henri Roberts

There is a large court-yard with a grass-plot in the middle, enormous flower-beds on each side, and a fine sweep of carriage road to the perron.

From Chateau and Country Life in France by Mary Alsop King Waddington