Definition, synonyms and related words
A simple arbour or open porch, typically roofed with branches.
"The travelers rested under the ramada made of woven palm branches while waiting out the afternoon storm."
In plain English: A ramada is an open-air porch with a roof but no walls, often found on ranches to provide shade and shelter from insects.
"They spent their afternoon relaxing in the cool shade under the open-air ramada attached to the house."
Usage: A ramada refers to an outdoor shelter with only one side enclosed by walls and the rest left open to the air. It is commonly found in warm climates as a shaded area for relaxation near homes or resorts.
The word ramada was borrowed into English from the Spanish language, where it originally meant a structure made of branches. It entered English to describe an open-sided shelter or porch that is typically supported by wooden posts and covered with a roof.