veranda

Meanings

• noun

  A roofed porch or verandah, often open at the sides, attached to the front or side of a building.

  - "The veranda of the old colonial house overlooked the ocean."
  - "She sat on the veranda sipping her tea."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veranda
manda , anda , randa

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Variants

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veranda , verandah , verandahs , verandas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Tamil word 'verandu' meaning 'porch' or 'threshold'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'veranda' in English was in 1834.

2. In some parts of India, verandas are called 'jhoolas' and are used as swinging seats.

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Related Concepts

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1. porch: A covered entranceway leading to the main door of a building.

2. verandah: A similar structure to a veranda, but often used to refer to a wider, more elaborate porch.

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Culture

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The veranda is a prominent feature of colonial architecture and is often used as a social gathering place or for outdoor dining. In literature, the veranda is a common setting in works by authors such as Ernest Hemingway and Rudyard Kipling.

How to Memorize "veranda"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, wooden porch with columns, attached to the front of a colonial-style house. Visualize the ocean or a beautiful garden view from the veranda.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'veranda' with the image of a relaxing outdoor space, where people gather to socialize and enjoy the scenery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vast Rooms And Nectar Delight' to remember the meaning of 'veranda'. V = Veranda, R = Rooms, A = And, N = Nectar, D = Delight.

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