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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The driver then sped off but crashed into a pergola in a nearby yard. Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 Order a sandwich and soup along with housemade artichoke dip at the counter and sit outside under a pergola draped in greenery. Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025 The original metal awning came down in favor of a pergola with a woven roof that plays into the overall tropical theme. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025 The shop will be inside the Washington Street Boat Landing pergola, at the edge of Pioneer Square. Axios Seattle, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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