carport

English

/kɑː(ɹ).pɔːt/

noun
Definitions
  • A roofed structure for automobile storage, usually attached to a house and not fully enclosed like a garage but with at least one side open to the outdoors.

Etymology

Compound from English car + English port (oporto)derived from French porte cochère (coach entrance).

Origin

French

porte cochère

Gloss

coach entrance

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