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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With gracefully arching foliage, this evergreen fern is a staple of Southern porches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026 -
The trouble is that porches collect dust, pollen and cobwebs in spots that are easy to overlook — and difficult to reach.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Lanais.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanais. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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