loggia
Americannoun
plural
loggias,plural
loggie-
a gallery or arcade open to the air on at least one side.
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a space within the body of a building but open to the air on one side, serving as an open-air room or as an entrance porch.
noun
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a covered area on the side of a building, esp one that serves as a porch
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an open balcony in a theatre
Etymology
Origin of loggia
From Italian, dating back to 1735–45; lodge
Example Sentences
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The seven-bedroom main residence is Mediterranean in style, with a dramatic entry atrium, high coffered ceilings, expansive living and entertaining areas, covered loggias and a club-style game room and billiards lounge with a full bar.
Francis’ address from the loggia marked his main appearance for Christmas Day, though he is expected to deliver a blessing on Tuesday, the feast of St. Stephen, which is also a holiday in Italy.
From Seattle Times
A boisterous example confronts visitors almost upon entry, in the long hallway known as the loggia.
From Los Angeles Times
The site in Trastevere identified as the oldest synagogue in Rome — a humble brick house with a small arched loggia at narrow, cobbled Vicolo dell’Atleta, 14 — is not classical but medieval.
From New York Times
Within an hour, he appeared on its loggia before hundreds of thousands of onlookers and announced his name, Benedict XVI.
From New York Times
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