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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 Provide vines with a sturdy trellis, obelisk, or arbor to climb. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 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 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
  • Guests including Colman Domingo, Leslie Bibb and Lisa Rinna mingled as the garden shifted from daylight to the glow of its illuminated pergola.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Most recently, Martha’s pruning expert Phurba Sherpa meticulously trimmed the boxwood border along both sides of her clematis pergola.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of pergola
Noun
  • The new building also features a canopy, which helps project crowd noise directly on to field.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The new stadium will also shield most fans from the wind with its 360-degree canopy.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 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
  • Many people prefer to live in the ruins of their houses instead of having tents because the tents do not protect them from any kind of rain or any kind of heat, and there are also rodents that spread diseases.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The fans in Auburn, Alabama, came out, leaning from ramps and peeking from tents to catch a glimpse of their new administrations, each in their first SEC duel of the year.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of tent
Noun
  • The pool on the roof is an optimistic addition in the face of Milan’s often gray climate.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The use of natural materials, along with the structure’s clean lines and shed style roof, accentuate its visual appeal.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of roof
Noun
  • The upper floor has roughly 11-foot ceilings, while the main level rises to about 14 feet, according to the listing information.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, five poles rise toward the ceiling, surrounded by mirrors, while lilac curtains drape to the floor.
    — Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of ceiling
Noun
  • The sensory dome is expected to be the most expensive feature at a cost of about $153,500, followed by the we-go-round at a cost of about $50,000.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The shoes follow a classic multi-strap Mary Jane design, embellished with tiny golden dome studs and hardware accents decorating the straps, the counter and the toe box.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Wilson also traces notable instances of building fiascos around New York, like awning collapses and the troubled history of 432 Park, the supertall on Billionaire’s Row.
    — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to the rooftop tent, it's mounted a 270-degree awning that pitches off the left side of travel and swings around over the camper pod's entry door.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of awning

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“Arbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbor. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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