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Definition of portico

portico

/ˈpɔːr.tɪ.koʊ/
por · ti · co
Plural:porticoes
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Adjective:porticoed
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portico Lexical Profile

portico Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached as a porch to the entrance of a building.

Example

"Visitors gathered beneath the grand marble portico of the museum to shelter from the sudden downpour."

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• Nearby Words

porterhouse
portfolio
porthole
portico
portion
portland
portliness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Italian portico, from Latin porticus ('colonnade' or 'covered walk'), derived from porta ('gate' or 'door'). It is a doublet of the older word porch, which entered English via Old French.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Portico. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/portico
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