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I learned recently that a porch in the US (an outdoor area in front of the house) is different than the traditional use of the word. Everywhere else, a porch is an enclosed space before the main doors.
(Also worth noting) The US version of a porch gained popularity in the antebellum south because, like awnings, it prevents sunlight from beating down on a window while still letting light in
How is it different than the traditional use of the word? In the US there are different types of porches, open porches, enclosed porches. What do you mean exactly?
I don’t think I’ve seen an enclosed porch in Europe, but they are common in the US northern midwest. My first guess might be because of the weather, but it snows in both regions. Also I try jink Europeans are more used to not having screens. (The enclosed porch is usually enclosed in screens.)
I assume that is what you are talking about. Otherwise I have no idea.
Porches don't have to be covered, and not all porches in the US are, but in the sunny parts of the US it just makes sense