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

The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses. —Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026

Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills. —Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026

The warming tent, igloos, and pergolas are also available to rent for private celebrations. —Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026

The heated infinity lap with a Jacuzzi and outdoor living area with a pergola, bar, and barbecue area further accent the rear of the house, where the private dock sits behind a verdant green wall. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin pergula

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1