pergola

noun

per·​go·​la ˈpər-gə-lə How to pronounce pergola (audio) pər-ˈgō- How to pronounce pergola (audio)
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: a structure usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters

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There isn’t just a lounger-ringed pool, but also a clear view of the Adriatic Sea, as well as a pergola and outdoor shower which beg visitors to spend just about every minute of their time here outside. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025 The garden ceremony pergola and fireplace reception offer a romantic, all-in-one setting where couples can exchange vows and celebrate in the same storybook location. Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 23 June 2025 Consider adding some style and shade with a pergola or privacy screen. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 May 2025 Outdoor space: Behind the house, through the kitchen, is a paved patio with colorful tile accents shaded by a wood pergola. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pergola

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin pergula

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pergola was in 1664

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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pergola. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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