Thesaurus results for PERGOLA

pergola

noun

Definition of pergola

as in arbor

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Recent Examples of pergola Garden structures, such as an arbor or pergola, can also serve as anchors that make the scale of a garden seem better proportioned. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 Hang them on a porch, fence, pergola, or deck railing to bring a little extra charm to your outdoor space. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 The outdoor eatery sits at the back of a tiny beach cove lined with beds and umbrellas on a patio under a shaded pergola. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 June 2026 Unlike the traditional pergola system used throughout much of Rías Baixas, Terras Gauda trains its vines using a double cordon Royat system, which naturally reduces yields and increases concentration. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pergola

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Noun

The dance arbor has been sunken and shaded for the comfort of performer and audience alike.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Provide vines with a sturdy trellis, obelisk, or arbor to climb.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Definition of arbor

Noun

Along with several classrooms and workspaces, the building will be a model for modern green architecture, featuring a geothermal HVAC system and a roof capture system to repurpose rainwater.

— Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
At present, the building’s roof work is nearing completion, district spokesperson Nicole Eimer said.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of roof

Noun

As much as 40% of the swamp’s forest canopy is consumed by insects and their larvae, an activity crucial to nutrient recycling.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
There’s no need to worry about your baby on a sunny day with the sun canopy providing UV50 sun protection.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of canopy

Noun

Getty Images Errol Spence had a great career, but at 36 years old and after three years out of the ring, the former world champion has hit his ceiling in boxing.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
He gestures toward planes visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows behind the stage.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of ceiling

Noun

More than 10,200 families have received emergency supplies, including tents, tarps, solar lights, blankets, hygiene kits, cooking sets and Spanish Bibles.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Turning Point Action were among the conservative tents just outside the 75-foot electioneering barrier set up at the community college located in the north of Phoenix.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 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

With its wide front porch, front-facing gables, and custom awnings, this mid-Atlantic style colonial exudes charm.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Stockman further enhances that shaded footprint with a zip-in panel that connects the two individual side awnings into a complete 360-degree setup comparable to models on offer by Bundutec and Naturnest.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

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