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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It was likely built on limestone piers, with a tall roof and grand porches.—
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From fall tailgates and church potlucks to Southern porches and summertime sandwiches, pimiento cheese is a beloved Southern staple.—
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21 Feb. 2026
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“Lanais.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanais. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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