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Definition of loggia

loggia

/ˈloʊ.dʒə/
log · gia
Plural:loggias
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• noun

1

A roofed, open-sided gallery or room, typically integrated into the architecture of a building rather than projecting from it, and often supported by columns.

Example

"During the Renaissance, many Italian palaces featured a grand loggia where nobles could entertain guests outdoors while remaining shaded from the sun."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often confused with a balcony or porch, a loggia is typically contained entirely within the footprint of a building's main structure rather than projecting outward from it.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'loggia' (lodge, gallery), which derived from Old French 'loge' (arbor, hut), ultimately of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loggia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loggia
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