lanai

la·nai | \ lə-ˈnī

How to pronounce lanai (audio)

, lä-\

plural lanais

Definition of lanai

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a roofed porch : veranda … a covered porch is called a "lanai" in Hawaii …— Sanette Tanaka … Honolulu landscape architect James C. Hubbard used four L-shaped extensions to broaden an entry lanai. — Sunset … my feelings are just as ambivalent and I sit on the front lanai of my rented bungalow in Palm Springs, California …— Douglas Coupland

Lanai

geographical name

La·nai | \ lə-ˈnī

How to pronounce Lanai (audio)

, lä-\

variants: or Lana'i

Definition of Lanai (Entry 2 of 2)

island of Hawaii west of Maui and south of Molokai area 141 square miles (367 square kilometers)

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Examples of lanai in a Sentence

Noun a low-slung Hawaiian beach house with an open-sided lanai to catch the tropical breezes

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Other perks include a private golf chipping green on the front lawn of the property, an outdoor shower, and plenty of outdoor entertaining space on the Redwood deck lanai. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Beachfront paradise in Kauai asks $14M," 8 Aug. 2019 Pocketing walls of glass border a grand lanai, which holds a wet bar and an indoor spa. — Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property: Sugar Ray Leonard eyes a $52-million prize in Pacific Palisades," 27 July 2019 The enormous towel had helped us stretch out comfortably on the lanai to enjoy spring nights and the moon, planets and stars. — Pam Dowd, orlandosentinel.com, "Losing a beloved pet is heartbreaking, and we can help ease the pain by honoring their legacies | Commentary," 14 July 2019 The house includes a Crestron home-automation system, multiple fireplaces and a lanai-style balcony. — Ebony Day, azcentral, "Scottsdale mansion surrounded by Sonoran Desert landscape sells for $2.45M," 8 July 2019 With the islands of Molokai and Lanai as a stunning backdrop, whale watching in Kaanapali is as easy as walking out on your lanai. — The Seattle Times, "Winter getaway: Stay and play in Kaanapali, Maui," 15 Aug. 2018 Rooms feature lanais, rattan furniture, and carpeting with bamboo motifs. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Resorts in Hawaii: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards," 9 Oct. 2018 Rooms feature lanais, rattan furniture, and carpeting with bamboo motifs. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Resorts in Hawaii: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards," 9 Oct. 2018 Some have private lanai hot tubs, and all have ocean views and cathedral ceilings. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Resorts in Hawaii: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards," 9 Oct. 2018

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