Meaning & use
lanai
A roofed porch, veranda, or patio, especially one open on the sides, common in Hawaiian architecture.
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We ate breakfast on the lanai, watching the sun rise over the bay.
The hotel room came with a private lanai overlooking the pool.
A note on using this word
Lanai is a Hawaiian word now widely used in American English, especially in real estate listings in warm climates.
Words with a similar meaning
verandaporch
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