pergolas

Definition of pergolasnext
plural of pergola

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergolas
Noun
  • Designed to whisk you away to the Amalfi Coast (complete with striped awnings, Baroque accents, and the gentle murmur of a central working fountain), Patatino serves up classic, hearty plates that can be greedily gobbled solo or ordered in larger portions for sharing.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
  • There are usually a few supports to add manually, most often for the door and window awnings, but the main structure pitches immediately with little extra effort.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Instead of just a standard pergola that blocks some sun, for example, homeowners are increasingly looking to tinted and louvered roofs, oversized ceiling fans for air flow and retractable screens.
    Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • With a très Parisian lookout over the zinc roofs of the hilltop, prioritizing the terrace views was a must.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • As long as they're given full sun, these colorful flowers will cover fences and arbors with luscious, layered blooms in June and July, then again later in the summer.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Using stakes and arbors made of natural materials like wood, wicker, and bamboo lends a rustic charm, and gives you options for creating vertical plantings.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Cool season grasses are also grown in the South, primarily in shaded areas under large tree canopies.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • According to the San Diego Zoo, toucans typically spend their lives high in the rainforest canopies of Central and South America.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Metal shipping containers will help protect 100 tents pitched on platforms.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The main campus, however, is a fortress of checkpoints, with tents stationed outside entrances and guards galore.
    Jane Bua, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The interiors are also full of striking contrasts, with maple wood paneling playing against iron-beam ceilings and glass railings.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Ninety-four guest rooms and suites are appointed with 14-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, with dramatic drapery to match.
    Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Generations Park has a baseball/softball complex, two entertainment pavilions, a water park, a recreation center and a fitness center.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The oceanfront county park has a small, family friendly beach, playgrounds and picnic pavilions.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
  • There is a wide variety of greenhouse options, from farmhouse-style A-frames to modern geodesic domes.
    Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Pergolas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergolas. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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