pergola
noun
per·go·la
ˈpər-gə-lə 
pər-ˈgō-
pər-ˈgō-
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The pergola was originally built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition.
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Adrian Vore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Display them on deck posts, patio tables, or around pergolas for accent lighting while entertaining.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Caroline and Harry made their way across the park to the pergola and picnic table spread with crudités and cupcakes.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
The restaurateur is looking to do a reconstruction of the front entrance along Washington Street as well as install a new pergola for an outdoor patio, officials said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adrian Vore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Display them on deck posts, patio tables, or around pergolas for accent lighting while entertaining.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Caroline and Harry made their way across the park to the pergola and picnic table spread with crudités and cupcakes.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
The restaurateur is looking to do a reconstruction of the front entrance along Washington Street as well as install a new pergola for an outdoor patio, officials said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pergola. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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