noun
- a roofed outdoor living area, typically attached to a house
Usage: Hawaiian origin; common in tropical architecture
Examples
- We enjoyed breakfast on the lanai overlooking the ocean.
- The hotel room included a private lanai with comfortable seating.
- They installed screens around the lanai to keep insects out.
- The lanai provided shade while still allowing us to enjoy the outdoors.
- We moved the dining table to the lanai for the evening meal.
- The lanai was furnished with wicker chairs and tropical plants.