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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There’s an infinity pool, spa and heated loggias backed by panoramic views. Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025 Photo : Daisy Burns The kitchen opens onto a south-facing loggia. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025 One loggia has walls painted with copies of frescoes from the Riccardo-Medici Palace in Florence. Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025 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 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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