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veranda

Pronunciation: /vəˈrandə/

(also verandah)
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Definition of veranda

noun

  • a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor: I’ll be on the veranda
  • Australian/NZ a roof over the pavement in front of a shop.

Derivatives

verandaed

adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: from Hindi varaṇḍā, from Portuguese varanda 'railing, balustrade'

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Veranda can also be spelled verandah, with an h; both are correct.

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