as in porches
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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porches
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Geraniums Potted geraniums add striking summer color to front porches.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026 -
Outdoor Spaces Outside, this trend comes to life through porches, decks, fences, and outdoor furniture.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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“Lanais.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanais. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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