Meaning of the word carport in English

What does carport mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

carport

US /ˈkɑːr.pɔːrt/
UK /ˈkɑː.pɔːt/

Noun

a shelter for a car, consisting of a roof supported on posts, and open on one or more sides

Example:
We parked the car under the carport to protect it from the sun.
The house has a two-car carport.