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 outer edge may be a straight line that follows a sidewalk or driveway, or a circle around a mailbox or gazebo.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
The boutique hillside property features just 10 rooms and villas, many with private plunge pools and gazebos.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Stairs lead to the swimming area, and above the cove is a large grassy area perfect with picnic tables and public gazebos.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
One reviewer said the chair is a great complement to their pool and gazebo.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
The boutique hillside property features just 10 rooms and villas, many with private plunge pools and gazebos.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Stairs lead to the swimming area, and above the cove is a large grassy area perfect with picnic tables and public gazebos.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
One reviewer said the chair is a great complement to their pool and gazebo.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 20 Mar. 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 24 May. 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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