lanais

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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  • Pay special attention to areas where porches, decks, and foundations meet the ground.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
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“Lanais.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanais. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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