gazebo
noun
ga·ze·bo
gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō 
also -ˈzā-
plural gazebos
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: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides
Examples of gazebo in a Sentence
a gazebo on the mansion's south lawn
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The private beach club features a saltwater pool with hydromassage, shaded sun loungers, private gazebos and a beachside bar serving cocktails and meals.
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In response to staff requests, developers added a gazebo and common space in the courtyard.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Both areas are shaded by trees with a nearby covered gazebo and benches for pet parents.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Originally built in 1895, the residence sits on more than three acres and includes a formal garden, a tranquil reflecting pond, and a graceful limestone-domed gazebo.
—Zlata Kozul Naumovski, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
In response to staff requests, developers added a gazebo and common space in the courtyard.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Both areas are shaded by trees with a nearby covered gazebo and benches for pet parents.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Originally built in 1895, the residence sits on more than three acres and includes a formal garden, a tranquil reflecting pond, and a graceful limestone-domed gazebo.
—Zlata Kozul Naumovski, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gazebo
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“Gazebo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gazebo. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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gazebo
noun
ga·ze·bo
gə-ˈzē-bō
plural gazebos
: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides
Etymology
perhaps from gaze and Latin -ebo, as in videbo "I shall see"
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