The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CARPORT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does CARPORT mean?
CARPORT noun- A roofed structure for automobile storage, usually attached to a house and not fully enclosed like a garage but with at least one side open to the outdoors.