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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On Easter Sunday, the pontiff greeted thousands from the iconic loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, the same balcony where he was first introduced to the world on March 13, 2013, as the 266th pope. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 But after the Mass ended, Francis appeared on the loggia balcony over the basilica entrance for more than 20 minutes and imparted the apostolic blessing in Latin. Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2025 Photo : Trevor Melton The primary bedroom also opens onto the ocean-side loggia. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025 The enormous loggia shaded from the garden at Charlotte Hunnewell Martin’s house, photographed in 1920. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Aug. 2024 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 2 May. 2025.

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