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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Some homes left multiple bags and boxes of food on their porches.—
Nashville Tennessean,
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Repairs could include the replacement of deteriorated siding, windows, porches and flooring.—
Bridget Fogarty,
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5 Nov. 2025
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“Lanais.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanais. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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