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

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In Southern California, open pergolas are more common due to abundant sun. Cassi Hallam, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Photo : Photography by Derek & Vee A rooftop pergola is fitted with a retractable sun shade. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024 The Delray Beach location will seat 50 guests inside and 80 outside under a pergola. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024 Having a backyard with a pergola and some string lights — that’s really making it to me. Vulture Editors, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pergola 

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 30 Dec. 2024.

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