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- [pawr-ti-koh, pohr-]
- /ˈpɔr tɪˌkoʊ, ˈpoʊr-/
- /ˈpɔː.tɪ.kəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pawr-ti-koh, pohr-]
- /ˈpɔr tɪˌkoʊ, ˈpoʊr-/
Definitions of portico word
- noun plural portico a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch. 1
- noun portico architecture: porch 1
- countable noun portico A portico is a large covered area at the entrance to a building, with pillars supporting the roof. 0
- noun portico a covered entrance to a building; porch 0
- noun portico a covered walkway in the form of a roof supported by columns or pillars, esp one built on to the exterior of a building 0
- noun portico a porch or covered walk, consisting of a roof supported by columns, often at the entrance or across the front of a building; colonnade 0
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Origin of portico
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Italian < Latin porticus porch, portico. See port4
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Parts of speech for Portico
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
portico popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
portico usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for portico
noun portico
- antechamber — An antechamber is a small room leading into a larger room.
- anteroom — An anteroom is a small room leading into a larger room.
- arcade — An arcade is a covered passage where there are shops or market stalls.
- balcony — A balcony is a platform on the outside of a building, above ground level, with a wall or railing around it.
- colonnade — A colonnade is a row of evenly-spaced columns.
Top questions with portico
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See also
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