gazebo
noun
ga·ze·bo
gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō 
also -ˈzā-
plural gazebos
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: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides
Examples of gazebo in a Sentence
a gazebo on the mansion's south lawn
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There's a boat dock, gazebos for picnics, a playground, and nature trails perfect for bird-watching, hiking, and more.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
On the second floor, the live music underneath one of the display gazebos transitioned from jazz to country.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
The event starts at 9 a.m. at the Rinconada Cultural Park gazebo, 1405 Hopkins Ave.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
On the second floor, the live music underneath one of the display gazebos transitioned from jazz to country.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
The event starts at 9 a.m. at the Rinconada Cultural Park gazebo, 1405 Hopkins Ave.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Gazebo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gazebo. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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gazebo
noun
ga·ze·bo
gə-ˈzē-bō
plural gazebos
: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides
Etymology
perhaps from gaze and Latin -ebo, as in videbo "I shall see"
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