pergola
noun
per·go·la
ˈpər-gə-lə 
pər-ˈgō-
pər-ˈgō-
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Street trees, pergolas, and parks can make being outside more enjoyable, and even help reduce the urban heat-island effect, which makes cities hotter than surrounding areas.
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Beth Gardiner,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Here, Ashby Collective opted for a Victorian-era design for a pergola that overlooks the English garden of this 100-year-old home in Houston.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Hang them on a porch, fence, pergola, or deck railing to bring a little extra charm to your outdoor space.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The outdoor eatery sits at the back of a tiny beach cove lined with beds and umbrellas on a patio under a shaded pergola.
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Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Beth Gardiner,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Here, Ashby Collective opted for a Victorian-era design for a pergola that overlooks the English garden of this 100-year-old home in Houston.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Hang them on a porch, fence, pergola, or deck railing to bring a little extra charm to your outdoor space.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The outdoor eatery sits at the back of a tiny beach cove lined with beds and umbrellas on a patio under a shaded pergola.
—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pergola
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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pergola. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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