loggia
pronunciation
How to pronounce loggia in British English:
UK [ˈləʊdʒə]
How to pronounce loggia in American English:
US [ˈloʊdʒə]
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- Noun:
- a roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building; often at an upper level
Word Origin
- loggia (n.)
- "roofed galley used as an open-air room," 1742, from Italian loggia, from French loge (see lodge (n.)).
Example
- 1. With a man named saul loggia . He says you know him .
- 2. Inside , there is a central loggia , or roofed courtyard , a welcoming place for visitors arriving by boat .
- 3. The loggia overlooks the cactus garden and outdoor fireplace .
- 4. From this room , you can explore the nearby chinese loggia , or go upstairs to see the italian art hung on the deep red walls of the raphael room .
- 5. He especially likes to unravel knotty work problems while seated in the mansion 's outdoor loggia , where president kennedy crafted his inaugural speech and overlooking the sea .