arbor

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 Airelles Château de la Messardière At Airelles Château de la Messardière, which commands a hilltop above Saint-Tropez, the arbor at the entrance is festooned with green plants that complement the surrounding forest of parasol pines. Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026 Try Galletto Ristorante’s upscale farm-to-fork Italian under a vine-arbor patio that somehow accentuates the flavors of the handmade pastas and seasonal ingredients. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026 The Garden Conservancy advised on a second restoration of key garden elements in 2008 including the pergola, arbors, and pond. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Preservationists also saved the commemorative cornerstone and the bronze plaque from the East Wing's 1942 renovation, two fanlight windows and the Kennedy Garden arbor. Arden Farhi, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arbor
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Noun
  • Caroline and Harry made their way across the park to the pergola and picnic table spread with crudités and cupcakes.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The restaurateur is looking to do a reconstruction of the front entrance along Washington Street as well as install a new pergola for an outdoor patio, officials said.
    Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Two officers were seen covering the object with a canopy.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Slowly, the broader landscape of front yards in some cities is changing from green lawns to varied canopies of trees, plants and rocks.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Like the bowers, the nests of the puffer fish are beautiful and involve mate attraction.
    Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Adam—great in the bower, but a bit of a bore—speaks in paeans, but the snake speaks boldly, sensuously.
    Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • To many who will crowd into the Mojave tent to see him in all his shirtless glory, his music is a religion.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Dutch go even further, by subsidizing homeowners who add green roofs or pull up pavement so that rain can soak in.
    Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Leiter talked about his success with the changeup and slider and how the roof being open affected him on the mound.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The competitive spirit, the care factor is just so high that there is no ceiling.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Portoro marble accents the wet bar a few steps away, while more food and drinks can be enjoyed in the 12-seater dining room that is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Summer heat coming to Maryland A large dome of high pressure along the eastern seaboard will allow temperatures to quickly warm to summer-like levels next week.
    Cutter Martin, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Johnn Baptista, who lives in the area, shared footage with the Miami Herald that showed the storm tearing his awning off the ground and tossing a children’s play set and other items across his yard.
    Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Cover it with a small awning or an umbrella to create some shade on those sunny Southern days.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Arbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbor. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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