Porch (noun)

1. A covered area at the entrance to a building, typically one at the front or side.
2. A covered area outside the entrance of a house or building.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french porch, from latin porticus "colonnade", from porta "gate".

Examples:

1. He sat on the porch and read his book.
2. She decorated the porch for the party.
3. He enjoyed the view from the porch.
4. She had her morning coffee on the porch.
5. He cleaned the porch before the guests arrived.