pergola

noun

per·go·la | \ ˈpər-gə-lə

, pər-ˈgō-

Definition of pergola

1 : arbor, trellis

2 : a structure usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters

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Jeffers also will add a two-story deck and pergola in the church's rear parking lot. — Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Conversion of historic downtown Milwaukee St. James Church to event venue wins city approval," 10 July 2018 In addition to sipping wine in historic buildings, RH designed an outdoor pavilion complete with manicured landscaping and draped pergolas to host tastings of rare and limited wines. — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, "Restoration Hardware's New California Compound Is A Wine Lover's Dream," 2 Jan. 2019 The house itself is simple and rustic; a small grove of orange trees and a shady pergola, dripping with plump grapes ripe for the picking, offer seductive shade in which to sip your aperitivo, lounge and catch up on holiday reading. — Skye Mcalpine, Vogue, "Pistachio Pesto and Almond Granita: Skye McAlpine Discovers the Tastes of the Aeolian Islands," 23 Aug. 2018 Floor-to-ceiling windows let light into the main living and dining areas, and the master bedroom looks out onto a lovely patio area with pergola. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Renovated midcentury near Las Vegas wants $437K," 2 Nov. 2018 Other features include a lower level with a rec room and a private office, a formal dining room, a backyard with a pergola and a newer two-car garage. — Bob Goldsborough, chicagotribune.com, "WBBM-Ch. 2 anchor Suzanne Le Mignot lists Albany Park home for $535,000," 10 Aug. 2017 The space is outfitted with wood decking, glass railings, comfy couches, and a pergola. — Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, D.C.," 12 July 2018 The patio has been there since the pub opened some five years ago, but only last year a massive decorative pergola was added to shelter diners. — Jane Ford-stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "5 great restaurants in Greendale, West Allis with outdoor seating (and some old favorites)," 14 June 2018 Outside, an enormous wisteria arbor encloses a pergola overlooking the pool. — Shannon Rooney, Philly.com, "Three suburban Philly pools fit for an epic staycation," 5 June 2018

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