portico
|por-ti-co|
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/ˈpɔːrtɪkoʊ/
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/ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/
roofed entrance with columns
Etymology
Etymology Information
'portico' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'portico', where the Latin root 'porta' meant 'gate'.
Historical Evolution
'portico' changed from the Latin word 'porticus' and the Italian word 'portico' and eventually became the modern English word 'portico'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a structure relating to a gate or entrance', and over time it evolved into the current meaning 'a porch or covered entrance supported by columns'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a covered entrance to a building consisting of a roof supported by columns; a porch, often classical in style.
The museum entrance features a grand portico with tall marble columns.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/05 00:36