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loggia

noun

plural loggias ˈlō-jē-əz How to pronounce loggia (audio)
ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jäz
also loggie ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jā How to pronounce loggia (audio)
: a roofed open gallery especially at an upper story overlooking an open court

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There are soaring loggias with sweeping views, an Asian garden with a koi pond, and, on a ridge below the swimming pool, a lake-sized reflecting pond with an open-air pavilion and fountains inspired by the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Mark David, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025 Designed by the architecture firm of Schultze & Weaver—which went on to design the Waldorf Astoria New York—The Breakers was inspired by Italy’s Villa Medici and all things Italian Renaissance, with its loggias, twin Belvedere towers, and Florentine fountain modeled on the Boboli Gardens. David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025 There’s also an atmospheric loggia equipped with a dining table, providing a dreamy hub for outdoor pasta parties. Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Amenities: Washer, mosquito net, AC, indoor fireplace, dishwasher, BBQ, pool. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025 In addition to the pool clad in custom Italian glass mosaics, the property boasts a covered loggia with a groin-vaulted ceiling and a fireplace. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for loggia

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Old French loge lodge

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loggia was in 1742

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“Loggia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loggia. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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