Definition of porte-cochere Porte-cochere

porte•co•chere

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What does porte-cochere mean?

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porte-cochere - canopy extending out from a building entrance to shelter those getting in and out of vehicles
porte-cochere - a carriage entrance passing through a building to an enclosed courtyard

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porte-cochere (n.)
A large doorway allowing vehicles to drive into or through a building. It is common to have the entrance door open upon the passage of the porte-cochere. Also, a porch over a driveway before an entrance door.