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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Each gazebo also comes with a coupon of up to $600 off, making this the best time to invest in this at-home getaway. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024 Outdoors, the grounds are laced with landscaped gardens and citrus trees and host meandering pathways leading to a great lawn flanked by a gazebo. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024 String lights During summer, string lights can be hung in outdoor areas, such as a gazebo or patio. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024 Rock, country and tribute bands (think Elton John or the Eagles) play at the boardwalk gazebo Friday through Sunday nights. Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 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 3 Dec. 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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