pergola

noun

per·​go·​la ˈpər-gə-lə How to pronounce pergola (audio) pər-ˈgō- How to pronounce pergola (audio)
Synonyms of pergolanext
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: a structure usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters

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The outdoor eatery sits at the back of a tiny beach cove lined with beds and umbrellas on a patio under a shaded pergola. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 June 2026 Unlike the traditional pergola system used throughout much of Rías Baixas, Terras Gauda trains its vines using a double cordon Royat system, which naturally reduces yields and increases concentration. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The Lucia starts at roughly €84,300 (US$97,000), though this can vary widely depending on options chosen, such as a terrace and pergola, as well as its color and furnishings. New Atlas, 16 June 2026 That can mean some new patio furniture, replacing your umbrella, or bringing in some shade with the right pergola. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pergola

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin pergula

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pergola was in 1664

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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pergola. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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