noun (plural of portico) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The ancient temple had a magnificent portico.

Definition:A place of worship, especially one of the most important or prestigious kinds.

From temple

Example:The porticoes of the classical architecture drew hundreds of visitors daily.

Definition:The art and science of designing and constructing buildings.

From architecture

Example:The building featured an impressive colonnade and porticoes.

Definition:A long row of columns, often on the outside of a building or forming a roofed walkway.

From colonnade

Example:The entrance to the courtyard was through a beautifully designed portico.

Definition:The place where one enters a building or other area; a door or opening at the entrance to a building.

From entrance