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
Recent Examples on the Web At the same time, the property will have a roof terrace with two gazebos, an outside bar, and a custom 10-person hot tub. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2024 The building can be easily spotted by the gazebo on the roof’s southeastern corner. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Feb. 2024 Go at night, when the gazebo's twinkly lights are glowing and passersby are few and far between. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2024 There was a section of tires, this gazebo, and this little wooden deck. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024 South of the main house, a walking path crosses a picturesque meadow and leads to a gazebo amid mature specimen trees from Africa. Mark David, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023 The property’s outdoor spaces include a courtyard-style back patio with a fountain, multiple balconies and a small gazebo in the backyard, which overlooks the Hallbrook Country Club golf course. The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2024 Additionally, other indoor and outdoor event spaces, including croquet lawns, a sleek ballroom, and a covered gazebo complete with water views, abound. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2023 Other areas being considered are near Robert’s Cottages along The Strand, in front of the gazebo at the northern end of Harbor Beach, and near the south jetty parking lot. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 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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