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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Pope makes final public appearance on Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday, the pontiff greeted thousands from the iconic loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, the same balcony where he was first introduced to the world on March 13, 2013, as the 266th pope. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 One of the most significant steps was the installation of a glass panel in the loggia overlooking Rome, a solution designed to protect the grotto from the wind that over centuries has contributed to the erosion of its most fragile materials. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 Here, that translates into limestone-and-bronze facades, interiors trimmed in walnut and bronze, and, most distinctively, individual gardens integrated into deep loggias. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2025 For example, the one in glazed terracotta has hexagonal tiles alternating rows of eagles, apples, and Este lilies, while the flooring in the loggia features square elements in beige and brown terracotta. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 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 22 Jun. 2025.

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