verandah

ve·ran·da

V v

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vuh-ran-duh]
- /vəˈræn də/
- /vəˈræn.də/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vuh-ran-duh]
- /vəˈræn də/

Definitions of verandah word

noun verandah Also, verandah. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. a large, open porch, usually roofed and partly enclosed, as by a railing, often extending across the front and sides of a house; gallery. 1
noun verandah piazza. 1
noun verandah Alternative spelling of veranda. 0

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Origin of verandah

First appearance:

before 1705

One of the 50% oldest English words

1705-15; < Hindi baraṇḍā, barāmdā < Persian bar āmadaḥ coming out (unless the Hindi word is < Portuguese varanda, Spanish baranda railing, balustrade; cf. bar1)

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Parts of speech for Verandah

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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verandah popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for verandah

noun verandah

walkway — any passage for walking, especially one connecting the various areas of a ship, factory, park, etc.

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