arbor

noun

Definition of arbornext
as in pergola
a wooden shelter in a garden that is shaped like an arch and that plants grow over

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Recent Examples of arbor Garden structures, such as an arbor or pergola, can also serve as anchors that make the scale of a garden seem better proportioned. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 The girl in the arbor emerges as a surrogate for generations of nameless women depicted by men out in the overblown boondocks—see Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, ca. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Worship services were held under a brush arbor until a church was built. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 Another culinary standout is Les Tonnelles, a farm-to-table restaurant situated at the heart of a grape arbor. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for arbor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbor
  1. pergola
  2. canopy
  3. bower
  4. tent
  5. roof
  6. ceiling
  7. dome
  8. awning
Noun
  • 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
  • The backyard transformation began with an installation of a 10- by 30-foot iron pergola.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of pergola
Noun
  • With the synthetic turf, there’s no concern about the shade from the existing tree canopy and playing conditions will be consistent.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Although vendors at the various farmers markets are often under tents or canopies, those can collect heat as the day progresses.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of canopy
Noun
  • Overachiever bird Urban bowerbirds are prolific collectors, hoarding an average of 90 items per bower — with one overachiever amassing more than 300.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
  • Urban bowers also had nearly five times as many decorations as rural ones, averaging 90 items per bower compared to 20 for the rural birds.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Definition of bower
Noun
  • In the late 1800s, when commercial whaling ended, cottages, tents, and boats were available to rent here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The event will have craft beer, brat tents, pony rides, a petting zoo and a kids’ area.
    — Nathan Pilling July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of tent
Noun
  • Yu also posted on Weibo that the roof tent also unlocks a side awning with the same single button press.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Eco effort This being Denmark, sustainability is considered in everything that Villa Copenhagen does, up to and including the roof-top pool which is heated by waste energy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of roof
Noun
  • Where OpenAI wants federal law to override the states, Anthropic favors preserving state AI laws unless Congress passes something at least as strong, framing preemption as a floor to build on rather than a ceiling to impose.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that draw your attention out to Austin’s natural beauty.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ceiling
Noun
  • Southern California will be able to cool off as the heat dome moves further away.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The heat dome responsible for this heat wave may also set records for its intensity in parts of Southern California and Arizona.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Yu also posted on Weibo that the roof tent also unlocks a side awning with the same single button press.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The ice vests are out and the awnings on team buses extended, but there are no plans yet to alter stages, with the exception of Mont Ventoux.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of awning

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