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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.

• Rhymes for loggia

• Nearby Words

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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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loggia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loggia
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