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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North Coast Church paid $9,500 for lumber, arbors, benches, pergolas, garden fencing, monument signs and concrete, rocks, plants and paint supplies. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025 Bakhshi suggests using it on wooden elements of your home, including decking, shutters, fences, pergolas, planters, and even outdoor furniture. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025 Specs: Carson 12-inch Rod Pendant $299 Rejuvenation This retro, industrial-style pendant will be a delightful dose of color to your patio or pergola. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025 All of the hotel’s light-colored finishes and shade-providing wooden pergolas act together to keep things cool. Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.

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