porte-cochere

American  

[pawrt-koh-shair, -kuh-, pohrt-] / ˌpɔrt koʊˈʃɛər, -kə-, ˌpoʊrt- /

Or porte-cochère

noun

1. (in historical use) a covered carriage entrance leading into a courtyard.

2. 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.

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porte-cochere British  

/ ˌpɔːtkɒˈʃɛə /

noun

1. a large covered entrance for vehicles leading into a courtyard

2. a large roof projecting over a drive to shelter travellers entering or leaving vehicles

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Etymology

Origin of porte-cochere

First recorded in 1690–1700; French: literally, “gate for coaches”