as in porch
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building
a low-slung Hawaiian beach house with an open-sided lanai to catch the tropical breezes
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Recent Examples of lanai
The Rooms All the hotel’s 877 guest rooms and 57 suites have a private lanai (balcony) with views of either the gardens or the ocean.
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Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
The spaces are slated to share a 1,300-square-foot lanai.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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
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
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Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
The spaces are slated to share a 1,300-square-foot lanai.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lanai
porch
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Way to Celebrate Pumpkin Outdoor Coir Mat I’m all about curb appeal, and come fall, my favorite thing to do is adorn my front porch with colorful, vibrant mums, hay bales, scarecrows, and other seasonal decor.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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In addition to pumpkins flanking your front door, an autumnal wreath is a great low-lift way to add a festive touch to your porch or entryway.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Lanai.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanai. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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