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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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  • Flags of Mexico, Argentina and Colombia decorate the front porches of family homes.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Turn Off Porch Lights Outdoor lights can attract lovebugs in the evenings, so turn off bright exterior lights to keep them away from porches and entryways.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of porches
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