pergola

noun

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

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The creations Brown makes are permanent, intended to be part of outdoor architecture of the property, such as hand railings atop a natural fence of wood, gazebos and pergolas and gates. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026 Along First Street, fashionable young couples and wealthy empty nesters strolled by sidewalk pergolas. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 Spacious one- or two-bedroom pool villas are tucked away in a tranquil garden, with two outdoor showers and a pergola for al fresco dining. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Outside, beneath an old water tower, are a wet bar, a pergola, and a second open-air shower. Mark David, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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