pergola

noun

per·​go·​la ˈpər-gə-lə  pər-ˈgō- 

1

: arbor, trellis

2

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

Examples of pergola in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sunlight filters through an irregular timber pergola, guiding the way into a lobby filled with contemporary art. — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Arrange the chairs and matching rattan coffee table poolside, on a patio, or beneath a pergola to create an at-home oasis. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

Garden arches with plants intertwined around the wire are also shown, along with wooden pergolas. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

It’s surrounded by enormous planters, there are heaters and a fireplace for when there’s a chill in the air, and there’s a pretty pergola that hides the space from the adjacent parking area. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin pergula

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1