palapas
/pəˈlɑpəz/
noun
- Simple, open-sided shelters with thatched roofs, typically made of palm leaves, often found on beaches or in tropical areas.
- During the storm, the fishermen pulled their boats under the palapas for protection.
- We ate lunch under a palapas to stay cool in the midday sun.
- The resort built several palapas along the shore for guests to relax in the shade.