loggia

noun

plural loggias ˈlō-jē-əz How to pronounce loggia (audio)
ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jäz
also loggie ˈlȯ-(ˌ)jā How to pronounce loggia (audio)
: a roofed open gallery especially at an upper story overlooking an open court

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The main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican. Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025 Among the unique highlights are the frescoes found in the main entrance hall, sitting room and loggia. Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Leo was expected to celebrate Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, planned to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s and lined up an audience with the media Monday in the Vatican auditorium, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. Vanessa Gera, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 The two-story home’s ground floor contains both formal and casual areas that connect to the outdoors, with the formal living room spilling out to a patio dining area and the family room having access to the loggia and swimming pool. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for loggia

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Old French loge lodge

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loggia was in 1742

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“Loggia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loggia. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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