noun
- a roofed structure with open sides used to shelter a parked car
Examples
- We parked the car under the carport to protect it from hail.
- The house came with a two-car carport attached to the side.
- Unlike a garage, a carport has no walls or doors.
- They converted the old carport into a covered patio.
- The carport provided shade but little protection from wind-driven rain.
- Many apartment complexes offer covered carports for residents.