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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Having a backyard with a pergola and some string lights — that’s really making it to me. Vulture Editors, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024 In fact, the overhaul of the backyard included installing large inset pavers to the patio, adding brushed concrete, and building a new hilltop pergola and alfresco kitchen. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 An outdoor swimming pool and covered pergola are a respite from a hot desert day. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024 The beach club restaurant serves Mediterranean food under a lush pergola overlooking the water. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 29 June 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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