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portico

/ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/

/ˈpɔrtɪkoʊ/

porticonoun

porticoes

/ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/

/ˈpɔrtɪkoʊ/

Translations

The ancient temple was adorned with a grand portico.

Древний храм был украшен величественным портиком.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

porticoadjective

/ˈpɔː.tɪ.kəʊ/

/ˈpɔr.t̬ɪˌkoʊ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a portico, e.g., “portico columns”.

Definitions

Relating to or forming part of a portico.

The restoration focused on the portico columns and roof.