What ia a lanai?

Question

it is hawaiian

Answer 1

Sixth largest island in the Hawaiian Islands.

However, it is actually spelt - Lānaʻi - the symbol/glottal is called "okina" and is used to accentuate pronunciation in many Polynesian languages.

Without the 'okina, Lanai is the Hawaiian word for a porch or balcony.

Answer 2

Since the questioner narrows the selection to asking for a definition, the Official Hawaiian Language Dictionary says;

lā.nai
n. Porch, veranda, balcony, booth, shed; temporary roofed construction with open sides near a house. Lānai kaupoko'ole, terrace.

Though this term has been broadened in the last few decades, the common usage of the word 50 years ago usually referred to a covered porch area, a place that you could get underneath and still be outdoors when it rained.

The meaning of words tends to change over time and the word now includes balconies or open patios. Many homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries always had a covered porch, usually with a seating area with steps up from ground level and lattice work all the way around the houses that were raised off the ground to avoid flooding in heavy rains.

Answer 3

Lanai is a Hawaiian term for Patio. They are as varied as you can imagine. I have seen some really great ones.

Answer 4

Lanai island, yes it's Hawaiian.

Answer 5

It's a patio. Newly developed houses these days have got lanais.

Answer 6

A veranda or roofed patio.

Answer 7

it's what we call a terrace or patio