loggia
noun
, ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jä
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, ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jäz \
also loggie\ ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jā
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The savageness, changefulness and naturalistic detailing that constituted true Gothic architecture crafted the parapets of the Palazzo Priuli and the loggia of the Ca’ d’Oro. — Tristram Hunt, WSJ, "Elegy for the Floating City," 25 Jan. 2019 The home was built as a showplace for entertaining and features a large-scale living room, a large formal dining room and multiple loggias set beneath groin vault ceilings. — Neal J. Leitereg, latimes.com, "Grand Hancock Park mansion built for City of Vernon founder lists for $10.9 million," 18 June 2018 Sets of French doors lead outside, where expansive terraces and loggias create additional space for living and entertaining. — Neal J. Leitereg, latimes.com, "'West Wing' star Rob Lowe seeks $47 million for empty nest in Montecito," 30 June 2018 Great room and loggia design: Sherry Hart; 404-234-2768; sherryhartdesigns.com. — House Beautiful, "October 2016 Product Guide," 8 Sep. 2016 Rose’s set is built around an upstage loggia with an overhead walkway and stairs that lead down to the marketplace. — Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, "Boston Ballet elevates Cranko’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’," 16 Mar. 2018 From the east, the elevation presents a slim, unadorned, milk-white concrete block, nine stories high, punctured by loggias — a signpost, like the traditional village bell tower, rising above a low, scruffy neighborhood. — Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, "Shape-Shifting Art Tower Completes Prada’s City Within a City," 15 June 2018 Our time to see the sights was limited, but on a honeymoon, sunbathing at the infinity pool, and lunch at the loggia obviously takes precedence. — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, "This Gorgeous Hotel In A Renaissance-Era Convent Will Blow You Away," 4 Apr. 2018 On the top ten floors, many of the arches will be inverted and widened to frame private loggias. — Tim Mckeough, New York Times, "David Adjaye Designs a Tower for the Financial District," 7 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'loggia.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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