porte-cochere
Americannoun
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(in historical use) a covered carriage entrance leading into a courtyard.
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a porch or covered area at the door of a building for sheltering persons entering and leaving vehicles.
a porte-cochere for protection in wet weather.
noun
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a large covered entrance for vehicles leading into a courtyard
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a large roof projecting over a drive to shelter travellers entering or leaving vehicles
Etymology
Origin of porte-cochere
First recorded in 1690–1700; French: literally, “gate for coaches”
Example Sentences
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The building featured a dramatic porte-cochere fashioned of parabolic curves over the driveway entrance, and the sign out front had a star instead of a dot over the letter “i” in its name.
From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
A porte-cochere extends from the entrance to the house.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 9, 2021
At the other end of the corner-lot property, two driveways converge on a motor court and porte-cochere entry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2020
Finished attic, verandah, porte-cochere, stone patio, attached three-car garage with recreation room.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 24, 2020
It wasn’t advisable to be late, if and when Dad finally came rolling up to the porte-cochere.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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