lanai
noun
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Lanai
geographical name
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Synonyms for lanai
Synonyms: Noun
gallery [Southern & Midland], piazza [dialect], porch, stoop, veranda (or verandah)
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Noun
a low-slung Hawaiian beach house with an open-sided lanai to catch the tropical breezesRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
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 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 But the heated pool, outdoor fireplace and large covered lanai are what really set this Amelia Island gem apart. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "This Historic Victorian For Sale on Amelia Island Redefines Outdoor Living," 7 June 2018 So a lanai, or a covered patio, covered balcony or covered terrace all qualify? — Marni Jameson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "The Power of the Porch," 20 Mar. 2018 All rooms have their own lanai (balconies); some have ocean views. — Martha Cheng, WSJ, "3 Perfect Days on Kauai: The Quintessential Hawaiian Island," 21 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lanai.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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