perron

American  

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

noun

Architecture.

plural

perrons

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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Etymology

Origin of perron

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

Example Sentences

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 Tolstoy, Leo, graf

The perron hall has a length of 186 meters and a width of 168 meters.

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

Jeremiah, from the perron of the temple, summons Israel to set out.

From The Forerunners by Rolland, Romain

He mounted its perron with the springy confident step of youth; and that same spring and confidence of gait carried him past the usually vigilant porter.

From Corporal Sam and Other Stories by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

In front of the perron were proclaimed all the ordinances issued by the magistrates, or the decrees adopted by the people in general assembly.

From Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 by Putnam, Ruth