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What is the difference between a stoop and a porch?

I was talking to this guy, and he said his porch was really more of a stoop. What is the difference?

And while I'm at it, what is the difference between a porch, a deck, a patio, a lanai, a veranda...

Also, not to sound racist, but why does it seem that only black people ever talk about a stoop anyway?


Answer:
Technically, a stoop is just a landing at the exit of a doorway. They're usually just about 3' by 5', concrete pads that meet the finished floor elevation.

A porch is a larger version, usually capable of being occupied.

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