portico

UK
/ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/
US
/ˈpɔrtɪkoʊ/

Translations

porticonoun
porticoes
pl
UK
/ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/
US
/ˈpɔrtɪkoʊ/
The ancient temple was adorned with a grand portico.
Древний храм был украшен величественным портиком.
Additional translations
porticoadjective
UK
/ˈpɔː.tɪ.kəʊ/
US
/ˈpɔr.t̬ɪˌkoʊ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a portico, e.g., “portico columns”.

Definitions

porticonoun
A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached as a porch to a building.
The grand portico at the entrance of the mansion was adorned with intricate carvings.
A covered walkway, typically with a roof supported by columns, leading to the entrance of a building.
Tourists sheltered under the museum's long portico during the sudden rain.
porticoadjective
Relating to or forming part of a portico.
The restoration focused on the portico columns and roof.