pergola
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈpɜrɡələ/
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pérgola
- The wisteria on the pergola probably needed to be pruned or fed or whatever you do with such things.
- pergolas and arbors
- garden with a pergola
- pergola covered with wisteria
And we have these curtains to pull closed under the pergola.
- And we have these curtains to pull closed under the pergola.
Examples
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May I build you a pergola, sir?
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The garden features a lovely pergola covered in flowering vines, providing a perfect spot for relaxation.
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We were measuring for a pergola.
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Dave walks alone down the long pergola that flanks the Rose Garden.
Fiction book (1993) -
They grew grapes on pergolas and vegetables on the adjoining lots.
Academic text (1992) -
Lutyens particularly favored low stone walls, paved walks, pergolas, and pavilions in stripped-down classical style.
Academic text (1997) -
Featuring vast, cushioned sofas and flat-roofed pergolas, this resort bar was built with reclaimed fishing boats that had languished on the site unused for years.
Blog text (14) -
We had dinner outside under the pergola, enjoying the shade it provided during the warm evening.
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A beautiful pergola can enhance your backyard, creating an inviting space for family gatherings.
Synonyms
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6.7
A framework in a garden that supports climbing plants and makes shade
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8.4
A pleasant shaded shelter made by trees or leafy plants
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Pergola comes from the Italian pergola, which meant a 'small roof' that stuck out from a building. That's why a pergola today is an open roof frame over a path or seat that gives shade and helps climbing plants grow.