pergola

noun

Definition of pergolanext
as in arbor

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Recent Examples of pergola Guests including Colman Domingo, Leslie Bibb and Lisa Rinna mingled as the garden shifted from daylight to the glow of its illuminated pergola. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Most recently, Martha’s pruning expert Phurba Sherpa meticulously trimmed the boxwood border along both sides of her clematis pergola. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Sep. 2026 Upgrade your property and value by adding certain special features to your property like a pool, sauna, or shaded area like pergola or gazebo. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026 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 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
  • The footage taken in the Panhandle region shows the wind ripping off the roof of the hotel, which sits about 17 miles inland from Pensacola beaches.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • This one, steeped in milk and cream, sparks off the roof of your mouth with a gentle chile burn and the pleasantly numbing zap of cloves.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of roof
Noun
  • Stringing up some quick canopies in response to baking heat seems obvious.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Studies of Boston’s urban canopy show Hyde Park experiencing tree loss at a higher rate than other Boston neighborhoods.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of canopy
Noun
  • Open storage and practical furniture make surprisingly efficient use of the footprint, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with California sunshine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Walls, ceilings and the house’s exterior, however, got a fresh coat of paint.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of ceiling
Noun
  • The company aims to create the absolute sweet spot in terms of an affordable, featherlight, roomy and convenient solo tent for rigorous backpacking, kayak camping, bikepacking and more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
  • GoldenSky attendees will have the chance to camp for the first time, similar to Aftershock’s inaugural RV, car and tent camping options this year.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 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
  • In Milton, a city in the county, several buildings had their roofs torn off and a gas station awning was ripped apart, according to images from the scene.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The incoming storm could damage porches, awnings, carports, sheds and unanchored mobile homes, and snap off large tree branches, posing a safety risk, the weather service office said.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of awning

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