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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

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porches

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Skeletons stand as tall as roof lines, porches are engulfed in spider webs, and front yards turn into grave sites.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
The interior of the home measures 400 sq ft (37 sq m), and is accessed through the larger of the pair of porches.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026

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