1. a covered entrance to a building, usually with a roof supported by columns or posts
2. a covered area along the outside of a house, often used for sitting

Examples

• We sat on the front porch drinking lemonade.
• The package was left on the porch by the delivery driver.
• She decorated the porch with hanging plants and comfortable chairs.
• The old house had a wraparound porch with white columns.
• They installed a screen porch to keep the bugs out.
• The porch light was on when we arrived home.
• Children often play on the covered porch during rainy days.