loggia

noun

plural loggias ˈlō-jē-əz How to pronounce loggia (audio)
ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jäz
also loggie ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jā How to pronounce loggia (audio)
: a roofed open gallery especially at an upper story overlooking an open court

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Photo : Marc Angeles In addition to two fireplaces, the main living area has French doors spilling out to a covered loggia. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025 Key features that make the property stand out include the unit being one of three in the tower to have a loggia, or an outdoor lodge-like space. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 With its elegant loggias and deep arched windows and 118 remarkable rooms in its magnificent setting, Mar-a-Lago is a masterpiece. Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025 Sign up The rooms Rooms are located along loggias set around the hotel's beautiful courtyards. William Leigh, theweek, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loggia 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Old French loge lodge

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loggia was in 1742

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“Loggia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loggia. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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