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单词 porte cochère
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Definition of porte cochère in English:

porte cochère

nounˌpɔːt kɒˈʃɛːˌpôrt kōˈSHer
  • 1A covered entrance large enough for vehicles to pass through, typically opening into a courtyard.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • She rinsed off her hands in the sink, wiped them on the towel hanging from one side of her apron, and left the kitchen, headed for the porte cochère.
    1. 1.1North American A porch where vehicles stop to set down passengers.

Origin

Late 17th century: French, literally 'coach gateway'.

 
 

Definition of porte cochère in US English:

porte cochère

nounˌpôrt kōˈSHer
  • 1A covered entrance large enough for vehicles to pass through, typically opening into a courtyard.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • She rinsed off her hands in the sink, wiped them on the towel hanging from one side of her apron, and left the kitchen, headed for the porte cochère.
    1. 1.1North American A porch where vehicles stop to discharge passengers.

Origin

Late 17th century: French, literally ‘coach gateway’.

 
 
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