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

For year-round use, add shade with sail shades, pergolas or umbrellas, and plan for cold weather with a fire pit or propane heater (stored and used safely) plus heated blankets. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Add sail shades, a pergola or an umbrella for hot afternoons. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Outside are bluestone patios, a modern pergola, a cedar sauna, and a guesthouse with a Brazilian granite island. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026

Jenny Silbert had to tear down her passion fruit vine along with a pergola on her urban farm. — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin pergula

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1