arbors

plural of arbor

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Recent Examples of arbors Trellises and arbors supporting vines also contribute to a sense of intimacy and seclusion. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026 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 Arched garden arbors provide a timeless and whimsical flair to a yard. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 Trellises, obelisks and arbors add a dimension that plantings alone cannot achieve. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 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 Everything runs at a slow Mediterranean pulse, a rhythm to which metal is hammered, looms drawn, and carpets unrolled in the quiet medina, where only the sparrows flitting between arbors of vines seem rushed. Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbors
Noun
  • Remember that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
  • Pop-up tents featuring brands such as Galaxy and LAFC.
    Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Ben Tutt, a warhead modeler turned parachute designer, has never jumped out of an airplane to see if the nylon canopies attached to cords and a body harness really work.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
  • When planting, space them farther apart, prune the branches so there’s space between the canopies, or plant a lone tree that’s hard to access.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • The designer would frequently use the Haussmannian-style hotel with its red awnings framing the stone facade as a backdrop for his fashion shows and photo shoots.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
  • For more long-term solutions, install breathable roll-up shades, curtains, or awnings on the edges of your porch to block harsh sunlight and keep furniture and surfaces from absorbing heat.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Forecasters expect damage to vehicles, roofs, siding and trees.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
  • Officials warned that flying debris could pose a serious threat to anyone without shelter, with damage to roofs, windows and vehicles likely, along with significant tree damage.
    Francie Ebert, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Accommodations along the way include geodesic domes, and evenings offer plenty of stargazing opportunities.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Talbot said the silk ceilings and walls in the content room tie the store back to its top-performing silk dresses, while custom tiger and leopard fabrics were inspired by some of Réalisation’s signature prints.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • What’s more, the lack of rototoms emphasizes YHWH’s link to dub, particularly in the way sounds are always ricocheting off one another, as if locked in a room with very low ceilings.
    Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • While some attendees moved beneath nearby pavilions for shelter, most remained focused on the match.
    J.M. Banks June 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
  • The resort is expected to include 18 stand-alone pavilions with private pools and extensive luxury amenities on the west side of the island and 21 private building lots on the east side of the island, with prices ranging from $7-to-$21 million.
    Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

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“Arbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbors. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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