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pergola

noun

Definition of pergola

as in arbor

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Recent Examples of pergola 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 String lights turn a backyard into a room Bistro strings and pergola lighting do something path lights can’t. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Sunlight filters through an irregular timber pergola, guiding the way into a lobby filled with contemporary art. — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 July 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

On Sunday, a severe thunderstorm swept through the Kansas City area, leaving thousands of residents without power, ripping the roof off of one building, and canceling a portion of the annual SantaCaliGon Days festival in Independence.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
There are plenty of quiet ways to lose a job over migraine, and a safety cost too if a worker stays on the roof or the machinery impaired.

— Brian T. Bailey, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of roof

Noun

The museum plaza’s sweeping bridge creates a canopy of welcoming shade (inspired by Expo Park’s own trees), which the city — particularly this part — desperately needs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
At 441 feet high, the lookout is the highest point of elevation in the area, meaning a bird’s eye view of the forest’s colorful canopy.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of canopy

Noun

The portion of the ceiling fell in the grand foyer, which will remain closed through the weekend until repairs can be made.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Kristian Kerr, head of macro strategy for LPL Financial, pointed to the spread between French and German 10-year yields as a key indicator, with 90 basis points historically serving as a ceiling during times of fiscal stress.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of ceiling

Noun

Robinson's attorney Staci Visser argued that there's no evidence the shooter endangered anyone other than Kirk, noting that the only person under the tent with Kirk was on the side opposite to the bullet's path.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 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

When not giving water, Radha squatted under the awning of the vegetable-oil store next to the liquor shop.

— Akhil Sharma, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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