plural lanais
: a roofed porch : veranda
… a covered porch is called a "lanai" in Hawaii …—
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Sanette Tanaka… Honolulu landscape architect James C. Hubbard used four L-shaped extensions to broaden an entry lanai.—Sunset
Sunset… my feelings are just as ambivalent and I sit on the front lanai of my rented bungalow in Palm Springs, California …—Douglas Coupland
Douglas CouplandExamples of lanai in a Sentence
a low-slung Hawaiian beach house with an open-sided lanai to catch the tropical breezes
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The 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom home also has an exercise facility, theater room, outdoor BBQ lanai, two fire pits, and a 45,000-gallon negative-edge infinity pool with a waterslide and swim-up sunken bar – all situated 30 yards from the 17th tee box of the Plantation Course.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Halla said the lanai has been the venue for hosting large events such as wedding receptions, a 50th anniversary celebration and Christmas parties for church staff.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The covered living area, or lanai, is a popular spot for gatherings, featuring heating and cooling systems, a wood-burning fireplace, electronic, invisible, roll-down shades and breathtaking views to the west.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The mansion is designed for entertaining in a big way, from a jaw-dropping lanai to an entertainment suite.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Halla said the lanai has been the venue for hosting large events such as wedding receptions, a 50th anniversary celebration and Christmas parties for church staff.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The covered living area, or lanai, is a popular spot for gatherings, featuring heating and cooling systems, a wood-burning fireplace, electronic, invisible, roll-down shades and breathtaking views to the west.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The mansion is designed for entertaining in a big way, from a jaw-dropping lanai to an entertainment suite.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lanai
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“Lanai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lanai. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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Lanai
geographical name
La·nai
lə-ˈnī 
lä-
variants
or Lana'i
island of Hawaii west of Maui and south of Molokai area 141 square miles (367 square kilometers)
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