gazebo

noun

ga·​ze·​bo gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō 

 also  -ˈzā-

plural gazebos

1

: belvedere

2

: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides

Synonyms

• pavilion

Examples of gazebo in a Sentence

a gazebo on the mansion's south lawn

Recent Examples on the Web

Interestingly, a rather wedding-esque gazebo has been erected next to the Excelsior Hotel on the Venice Lido, a stone’s throw from where the Venice Film Festival is held each year. —Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 June 2025

There are fireplaces inside and out and heated gazebos that allow for riverfront dining in any weather. —Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025

The gazebo came from Horseman Antiques on Atlantic and comes apart into small pieces that Tim Crout walked up himself. —Tim Crout, Curbed, 1 May 2025

Out back, the resort-style amenities continue with a pool, spa, summer kitchen, multiple covered terraces, a gazebo, and three fire pits. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from gaze entry 1 + Latin -ebo (as in videbo I shall see)

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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"