Lanai
/ləˈnaɪ/noun
A roofed porch, veranda, or patio, especially in Hawaiian and tropical-style architecture.
Did you know?In Hawaiian, *lānai* refers to a porch or veranda, and the word became widely used in English through Hawaiian place and cultural influence rather than any ancient occult root.
Etymological Timeline
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
lānai
“a porch, veranda, or open-sided platform”
19th Century
English
lanai
“a Hawaiian-style porch or veranda”
20th Century
English
lanai
“a roofed patio or veranda, especially in tropical or resort architecture”
Modern English
English
lanai
“a roofed porch or veranda, often enclosed with screens”