How to Use arbor in a Sentence
arbor
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Train vines to a trellis or arbor.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
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Garden walls look right at home on either side of an arbor.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
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The first step is to securely attach the line to the reel arbor.
—Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
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This design that shows off a wood arbor paired with a wood bench is a great example.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
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The thin, wiry stems climb by twining to cover a trellis, arbor, or fence.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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Mourners gathered at a neighbor’s home under the shade of a grape arbor.
—Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2021
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Worship services were held under a brush arbor until a church was built.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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Once your arbor is in place, plant some vining plants nearby for extra color.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
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The architect’s idea was to frame the horses with a large filigree arbor.
—Paul R. Messinger, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2022
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Use in containers for the porch or patio, train up an arbor or trellis, or use as a small free-standing tree.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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This garden was born years ago when a big patch of lawn died beside a stone path than runs from the front steps through an arbor on the side of the house.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2021
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Arched garden arbors provide a timeless and whimsical flair to a yard.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
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Trellises, obelisks and arbors add a dimension that plantings alone cannot achieve.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Carefree, sun-loving vines scramble up posts, rails, trellises, fences, and arbors to reach for the sky.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
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Support woody vines on a timber pergola or arbor that is anchored into the ground.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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The two stood in front of an arbor decked out in red and white flowers by Premier Events by Reema.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
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This backyard takes a more elaborate approach with a series of arbors wrapped in string lights leading the way to the firepit area.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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These perennials love to climb up an arbor or trellis or even cover a fence or column with proper support.
—Erynn Hassinger, Country Living, 22 Apr. 2023
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There’s a pergola, or grape arbor, near the water that serves as a front-row spot for watching sunsets over the river.
—John Turton, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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On a picnic table below the trellises of a small grape arbor, Maryna put out tea and sweets.
—New York Times, 16 Jan. 2022
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Fast growing; a single grapevine produces enough new growth every year to cover an arbor or provide shade over a terrace.
—Earl Nickel, SFChronicle.com, 7 Aug. 2020
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Bougainvilleas are suited for growing against walls or on sturdy fences, trellises, or arbors.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the ample shrubs, the lawn is dotted with rose beds and the garden includes charming touches like ponds and arbors.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2023
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Sliders open to a shipping-container pool and spa, an arbor for alfresco dining, and a firepit.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
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In a video shared by a fan account on X, Keery can be standing under a garden arbor in front of the bride and groom.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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That might mean placing an iron loveseat in one area or styling a wrought iron chair and side table under an arbor, Carmona explains.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
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Climbing hydrangea is a woody vine that looks rather shrub-like when young, but once established grows quickly to over arbors, gazebos, or fences.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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The exterior of the home features a stone patio, a wading pool with a waterfall, an arbor and two fans.
—Lia Picard, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022
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Her brother, my great-uncle, tended a huge arbor of grapes outside their Bakersfield home.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022
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The woody vine climbs easily, clinging to buildings, trellises, walls, and arbors.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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