arbor

as in pergola
a wooden shelter in a garden that is shaped like an arch and that plants grow over

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Recent Examples of arbor Plant grapes on an arbor so the ripening fruit dangles within easy reach for picking. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024 Don’t let vines climb trees and shrubs; train them to arbors and trellises. 56. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024 An arbor or trellis anchored to the deck or wall is a good choice, but mandevillas can climb stakes, mailbox posts, or anything else sturdy enough to support their weight. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024 The town now intends to install benches and shady arbors with climbing plants. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for arbor 
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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Between the lines: The conceptual designs by architecture firm Sasaki feature canopy walks, tree houses and community gardens in response to early community feedback, Anna Cawrse, a landscape architect, told the SA Report.
    Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
  • String lights stretch across the canopy ceiling, making for a beautiful sight against the backdrop of a colorful desert sunset.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The highest-ranking card of the original suit played wins the trick unless a card from the trump suit (including the left bower) is played, which would outrank any other card.
    Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Throughout the day Saturday and Sunday there will be live performances in each bower of the audio collaborations.
    Brittanie Shey, Chron, 14 Apr. 2023
Noun
  • After a few still-entertaining but slightly off seasons, host Matt Lucas was replaced by Alison Hammond, whose cheerful ebullience has buoyed the vibes in the tent.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Throughout the excavation process, which is expected to last until spring of 2025, tents will cover the work areas to both protect the remains and artifacts, and honor those found.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Cue also said his father was hit when their roof collapsed.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Despite the sunny and relatively warm conditions, the roof will be closed for all three shows, Lucas Oil Stadium officials said.
    Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Chandeliers formed from golden twigs hang from vaulted ceilings embossed with Arabic designs in relief whilst turquoise sofas are set into alcoves surrounded by arches.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Democrats have won most of the big statewide races, and the Republican ceiling in these races has been barely over 50% of the vote.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Hardin said he got started as a teenager maintaining communication towers and now specializes in restoring old steeples and domes.
    Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The white exterior peered at me with flat orifices obscured through the mist, barely distinguishable from the dark sky behind it, as though all the world beyond the dome was cut from the same slab, only slightly effaced.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • While sitting outside at one of the bistro tables under the cream-white awnings on a sunny day is a joy, be sure to also go inside to see the interiors of this chandeliered grand café.
    Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Allen, who is sixty-five, had decided to ride out the storm in his house, a one-story bungalow in the Palma Ceia neighborhood, with green-and-white-striped awnings over the front windows, and a large American flag waving above the front steps.
    Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024

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“Arbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbor. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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