noun
- plural of lanai; covered outdoor living spaces or porches, especially in Hawaiian architecture
Usage: Hawaiian English
Examples
- The resort featured spacious lanais overlooking the ocean.
- Many Hawaiian homes have lanais where families gather in the evenings.
- The hotel rooms all opened onto private lanais with garden views.
- We enjoyed breakfast on one of the covered lanais.
- The traditional house had multiple lanais on different levels.
- Guests can relax on the lanais while enjoying the tropical breeze.