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pergola

noun

Definition of pergola

as in arbor

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Recent Examples of pergola Later this fall, the farm and museum, which still grows corn, pumpkins and sunflowers that are sold at various events, is set to construct an outdoor ceremony space equipped with a pergola that will be made to match the natural wood of the barn. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 Gonzalez has now revamped the lobby, created a private bar, lined the pool with blue-and-white tiles, and added a shady pergola on the terrace. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 Because the home sits so close to the beach, even plans for a pergola, a swimming pool and updated windows required approval from Sicily’s local heritage authority. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Between the charming pergola and the lily pond designed by landscape designer Charles Eaton, what’s not to love? — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pergola

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Noun

The grape arbor and vines were in place when Morgan bought the property.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026
Don’t let vines climb trees and shrubs; train them to arbors and trellises.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of arbor

Noun

Think of rain falling randomly on a roof such that even though the average rainfall may be steady, individual drops arrive at unpredictable times.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
The slide-out kitchen is standard, but the pop-up roof is optional.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of roof

Noun

In all, roughly 1,200 workers are still grinding away, some with power tools, others with 10-foot-long feather dusters, cleaning the rafters beneath the canopy.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Separately, the Pentagon is investigating how sensitive F-35 components — including a cockpit canopy with radar-absorbent coating — were diverted from an Australian repair hub to Hong Kong, where Chinese authorities are reportedly now holding them.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of canopy

Noun

The living room is the home’s focal point, according to its listing, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and walls of glass framing the pool, tennis court, and terraces.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The two-bedroom Ocean Cottages are the most popular option for families and friend groups; the floor-to-ceiling windows are dramatic, and there's enough square footage that adults and kids aren't negotiating for space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of ceiling

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After spending a few minutes on the turf, Hall walked to the injury tent and did not return.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Vendors offering authentic Greek products like olive oil and jewelry were on hand at the fest as well as live music that was performed inside a tent.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of tent

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

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