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 of gazebo

• pavilion

Examples of gazebo in a Sentence

a gazebo on the mansion's south lawn

Recent Examples on the Web

The building also has a fitness center, pet wash, grilling gazebos and a large community lounge, Boulware said. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

This historic New England house sits on 25 private acres with a pond, a gazebo, and walking trails through the nearby woods. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

The sunny front porch, which overlooks a community fountain and gazebo on a stretch of land that replicates a New England town green, only adds to its appeal. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

She was found inside a gazebo in the ramble near East Drive and 74th Street. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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"