pergola

noun

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

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Out under the pergola where alfresco dining space is found. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025 Now the asphalt is fresh and a wooden pergola covers concrete tables. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025 Sheriff's officials said the wildfire damaged a small barn, one pump house, one pergola, one carport and a camper trailer, but no homes. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025 The pergola on the south side of arts center will be 60 feet long and 30-feet wide with slats that open and shut. John Tuohy, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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