Verandah
/vəˈræn.də/noun
A roofed platform or porch extending along the outside of a building.
Did you know?English adopted “verandah” largely through British India, where the structure became a defining feature of colonial homes and public buildings.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Sanskrit
Sanskrit
varaṇḍa
“A projecting structure, balcony, or roofed gallery; often proposed as the remote source.”
Early Modern Period
Portuguese
varanda
“A balcony, gallery, or covered outdoor platform.”
17th Century
Hindi
varāṇḍā
“A verandah or covered gallery around a house.”
18th Century
Anglo-Indian English
verandah
“A roofed platform or passage outside an Indian house.”
Modern English
English
verandah
“A roofed porch or platform along the exterior of a building.”