gazebo
noun
ga·ze·bo
gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō 
also -ˈzā-
plural gazebos
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: 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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Out back, the resort-style amenities continue with a pool, spa, summer kitchen, multiple covered terraces, a gazebo, and three fire pits.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 June 2025
On the gazebo stage, with a shaded seating area for the audience, bands will play every hour.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Some standouts from the sale include this hardtop gazebo that can cover an entire dining area as well as these outdoor stools that are great for furnishing a bar or high-top table.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The same goes for outdoor ceiling lights placed at the entryway, on the front porch, or in a gazebo or cabana: Selecting your lighting based on the architecture helps make for a more cohesive setting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 June 2025
On the gazebo stage, with a shaded seating area for the audience, bands will play every hour.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Some standouts from the sale include this hardtop gazebo that can cover an entire dining area as well as these outdoor stools that are great for furnishing a bar or high-top table.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The same goes for outdoor ceiling lights placed at the entryway, on the front porch, or in a gazebo or cabana: Selecting your lighting based on the architecture helps make for a more cohesive setting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gazebo
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“Gazebo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gazebo. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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gazebo
noun
ga·ze·bo
gə-ˈzē-bō
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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