Porch
A porch was an area directly in front of a building's exit where one could sit.

After asking permission to build a nursery for Eline while reliving Kamin's existence in 2368, Jean-Luc Picard gave her the option of a porch instead, saying it would be easier to build. She chose the former. ()

The house on the farmyard created by the  aboard his array had a porch from where Aunt Adah gave out her sugar cookies and lemonade. ()

In 2372, Quinn recalled sitting on the porch prior to his confinement. ()

See also 
 Porch swing

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Architecture