gazebo

noun

ga·​ze·​bo gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce gazebo (audio)
 also  -ˈzā-
plural gazebos
1
2
: 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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Indulge in a sound bath in a private gazebo, coffee or tequila tastings, and beach picnics. Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025 Our gardens and farms, our houses, porches, lean-tos, gazebos and birdhouses are statements of power and possession but also more than that. Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 The suspect shot from the roof of a building to the gazebo where Kirk was addressing attendees, state authorities believe. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025 Kelce proposed to Swift at a gazebo on his property in Lee's Summit, Missouri, Ed Kelce added. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gazebo

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of gazebo was in 1752

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“Gazebo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gazebo. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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gazebo

noun
ga·​ze·​bo gə-ˈzē-bō How to pronounce gazebo (audio)
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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