Loggia

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑdʒiə/

Definitions of loggia

noun a gallery or room with one or more open sides, often at an upper level, used for giving access to a garden or providing a view

Example Sentences

A1 The loggia is a covered outdoor space that is open on one or more sides.

A2 We enjoyed breakfast on the loggia overlooking the garden.

B1 The loggia provided a nice shady spot to relax during the hot summer days.

B2 The loggia was beautifully decorated with hanging plants and comfortable furniture.

C1 The loggia was added to the house during the renovation to create a peaceful outdoor retreat.

C2 The loggia's intricate design and stunning views made it the perfect spot for hosting elegant dinner parties.

Examples of loggia in a Sentence

formal The loggia of the Renaissance villa provided a shaded outdoor space for social gatherings.

informal Let's have breakfast on the loggia this morning, it's a beautiful day.

slang I love chilling out on the loggia, it's so peaceful and relaxing.

figurative The loggia of her mind was where she retreated to find solace and peace amidst chaos.

Grammatical Forms of loggia

• past tense: loggias
• plural: loggias
• comparative: more loggia
• superlative: most loggia
• present tense: loggia
• future tense: will loggia
• perfect tense: has loggia
• continuous tense: is loggia
• singular: loggia
• positive degree: loggia
• infinitive: to loggia
• gerund: loggiaing
• participle: loggiaed

Origin and Evolution of loggia

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'loggia' originated from the Italian language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a covered exterior gallery or corridor with open sides, the term 'loggia' has evolved to also refer to any roofed structure open on one or more sides.