gazebo

noun

gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce gazebo (audio)
Definition of gazebonext
as in pavilion
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views a gazebo on the mansion's south lawn

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Recent Examples of gazebo Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Silva experienced homelessness, too, often sleeping under the cover of a gazebo at the Riverbank Community Center. — Trevor Morgan, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Conservative political group Turning Point Action set up a table and gazebo outside the polling location. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026 Next to the steps to Mont Bessou, there is a welcoming committee sheltering from the rain under several pop-up gazebos. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gazebo
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pavilion
Noun
  • Attesting to his labor is an ovoid pavilion at the exhibition’s center recreating Brancusi’s studio, chock-a-block with his myriad tools and flanked by walls on both sides bearing letters, photographs, and archival items.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Seven separate pavilions make up the tranquil villa, connected by a wooden walkway centered around a 25-foot swimming pool.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pavilion

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