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

Nobody looking at the long line of buildings surrounded by gigantic perron halls can help being impressed with their grandeur.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 by Various

In that intimate association between the two men who had met so opportunely on the perron des vari�t�s, it was often asked who was the leading partner.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

The hermit and the varlet who were weary and wet to the skin, for it had rained the day long, sat them down upon the perron before the door of a great house.

From Tales from the Old French by Various

Some houses were on a level with the streets, others were approached by a grand perron.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 22, January, 1873 by Various

The side facades are very long, but of simpler style than the front of the building, and connect with the perron halls, which on their part end in semi-towers.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 by Various