pergola

noun

Definition of pergolanext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergola
  1. arbor
  2. roof
  3. canopy
  4. ceiling
  5. tent
  6. bower
  7. awning
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
  • The 17th-floor roof terrace, with a canopy above, a cutout in the concrete slab and catwalks all around, can’t compete with other observation decks for sheer loftiness.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
  • While the stadium is open-air, a canopy roof is supposed to protect fans from inclement weather.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of canopy
Noun
  • And just when that effort was paying dividends, Sayegh faced another major setback in April 2025 when part of the ceiling in her theater collapsed.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
  • His guitar went up into the ceiling and broke through cheap, old fashioned kind of stuff — with asbestos in those days.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of ceiling
Noun
  • 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
Definition of bower
Noun
  • The finished walkout lower level opens to the pool with a sheltered area beneath the awning and a dedicated home gym.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Other options include air conditioning, an awning and a Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speaker.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of awning

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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergola. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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