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 Guests are encouraged to hike the nature trail with views of the town of Mariposa, as well as enjoy the hilltop pergola with stunning sunrise and sunset views. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 Plants, wood accents and a pergola for shade add to the charm. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 May 2024 Installing awnings, pergolas, and other outdoor elements that can help keep direct sunlight off your windows can keep indoor temps cooler. Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024 Showcased as a sustainable spotlight, from sweeping patio pergolas to sleek vertical cladding, Humboldt Sawmill redwood was selected by Camille to be enjoyed by her family while expressing her aesthetic that embodies the casual indoor-outdoor barefoot luxury of her new coastal home. Sunset Magazine, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pergola 

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

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