Porte-cochere

Definition of Porte-cochere

Porte´-co`chere´
n.1.(Arch.) 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-cochère. Also, a porch over a driveway before an entrance door.

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entrance, entranceway, entree, entry, entryway
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