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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Other amenities in Ye’s manse include a resort-style waterfall pool, along with another pool for swimming laps, a pool house, and a luxe gazebo. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024 To prove it, five bots illuminated by lights danced in a nearby gazebo. Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2024 Then, for a relaxing under-three-miles-round-trip jaunt, follow the Woolsey Trail to the lookout gazebo, with views of Mount Greylock. Lauren Matison, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2024 Amenities: Yoga, library, pool, spa, gym Editor’s tip: Splurge for the air gazebo breakfast experience. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 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 28 Nov. 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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