Pōr'ti·co, n.

noun

(Synop., § 130), n.; pl. PŌR'TI·CŌES. [It. & Sp. portico. See PORCH.] (Arch.) Originally, a colonnade or covered ambulatory; in modern usage, a covered space, inclosed by columns at the entrance of a building.

A classical portico with a triangular pediment, a row of columns, and broad steps.
Portico.