Definitions of veranda on the Web:

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

A verandah is an open pillared gallery, generally roofed, built around a central structure.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veranda

A space alongside a house sheltered by a roof supported by columns, arches etc.
histpres.mtsu.edu/then/architecture/page3.html

An open porch or portico, usually with a roof, along the outside of a home.
www.dennisdavey.com/building%20jargon.htm

and open gallery or balcony with a roof supported by light supports
library.thinkquest.org/3786/glossary.html

Projection of the boards beyond the head, fore-edge and tail of a book. Sometimes known as squares.
www.bindery.com.au/glossary.htm

a roofed, open gallery or porch; a large covered porch extending along one or more sides of a building and designed for outdoor living.
www.rockvillemd.gov/historic/glossary.htm

Long covered porch.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/rea...ing-basics.asp

An open porch, usually roofed.
http://www.usi.edu/artdept/artinindi.../glossary.html


YES!... I have a veranda... I thought it was just a front porch. (Cape Cod style house)