gazebo

noun

ga·​ze·​bo gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce gazebo (audio)
 also  -ˈzā-
plural gazebos
1
2
: 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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The vineyard’s outdoor space boasts a gazebo and a fishing pond where the winery hosts weddings, anniversaries, festivals and corporate events. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 29 Sep. 2024 Pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts are featured on the grounds, too, next to a gazebo and a life-size dollhouse. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024 Each gazebo also comes with a coupon of up to $600 off, making this the best time to invest in this at-home getaway. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024 Outdoors, the grounds are laced with landscaped gardens and citrus trees and host meandering pathways leading to a great lawn flanked by a gazebo. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gazebo 

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from gaze entry 1 + Latin -ebo (as in videbo I shall see)

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gazebo was in 1752

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“Gazebo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gazebo. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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gazebo

noun
ga·​ze·​bo gə-ˈzē-bō How to pronounce gazebo (audio)
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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