Thesaurus results for LANAIS

lanais

noun

plural of lanai

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lanais

porches

Noun

Its bold form and foliage make for a dramatic addition to patios and porches.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
The walkable neighborhood will feature front porches, sidewalks and landscaped green spaces, creating an environment that encourages neighborhood engagement and community connection.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of porches

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

lanai

lanais

lance

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Lanais.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanais. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of lanais

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

oxymoron

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Is “GIF” Pronounced “Jiff” or “Giff”?

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes