pergola

noun

per·​go·​la ˈpər-gə-lə How to pronounce pergola (audio) pər-ˈgō- How to pronounce pergola (audio)
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: a structure usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters

Examples of pergola in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The pergola comes in multiple sizes, ranging from 9.5 by 13 feet to 12 by 18 feet, to fit different sized yards. Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2024 Photo : Rafael Bautista The pergola is warmed by a fire-pit. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 May 2024 Outside, visitors will find a swimming pool, a pergola terrace and stone fountains. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 May 2024 Visually appealing pergolas like this one with a canopy are up to 36 percent off, and provide shade, privacy, and a modern touch to your patio. Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024 Drape them along your balcony, pergola, patio deck, and more as accent lighting to emphasize the comfort of your space or provide a soft glow for conversations, reading, and relaxing. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 May 2024 At the sleek black entryway, bright red tables are set below baby blue pergolas. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 2 May 2024 Downey and her team also added a pergola and outdoor kitchen near the pool and spa. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2024 There’s also a restaurant and bar, an indoor/outdoor spa with five treatment rooms, infinity-edge swimming pool, a yoga pavilion, meandering pathways leading to hidden pergolas, a helipad, and per the listing, the opportunity for the new owner to add 16 more villas. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin pergula

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pergola was in 1664

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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pergola. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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