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)
Synonyms of loggianext
: a roofed open gallery especially at an upper story overlooking an open court

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This vacation rental is the biggest villa in the castle, and can sleep up to seven guests; the property also includes several shared features, like a swimming pool, multiple terraces, and loggia. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026 With 2,000 square feet of outdoor loggia space, the property is ideal for year-round entertaining. Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas Morning News, 8 Feb. 2026 Spread across the estate are multiple loggias, tranquil courtyards, a garden court, pool and serene year-round pond with a dock. Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026 The grand 43-foot-wide mansion at 323 West 80th Street was once a single-family home — 21 rooms spread across 11,000 square feet with a gymnasium and a solarium, a fountain and a loggia. Will Ellis, Curbed, 6 Jan. 2026 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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