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lanai Definition

la·nai (lə näē, lə nī; lä-)

noun

a veranda or open-sided living room of a kind found in Hawaii

Etymology: Haw lānai

Lanai Definition

La·nai (lä näē, lə nī; lə-)

one of the Hawaiian Islands, west of Maui: 141 sq mi (365 sq km); pop. 3,200

Etymology: Haw Lā-na'i, lit., day of conquest < Proto-Polynesian *la'ā, day + *ngaki, conquer

lanai Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cover: The covered lanai has ceiling fan over table & chairs to enjoy dining alfresco.
  • shade: Sliding doors to the shaded lanai with an attractive outdoor dining area complete with a fan for relaxed entertaining beside the pool.

Adjective modifier

  • covered: There is a private 28 ft pool with fiber optic colored lighting, extended deck and covered lanai.
  • large: The extra large lanai, which leads onto the extensive decking area benefits from a summer kitchen with a BBQ and a pool bathroom.