gazebo
noun
ga·ze·bo
gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō 
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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Many of the sizes also have a lower-cost gazebo option that doesn’t come with removable screen walls.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
The sleek property features several odes to San Diego landmarks, starting with the heated saltwater pool inspired by the Balboa Park Lily Pond and gazebo honoring the Botanical Building.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Strong wind gusts Saturday night took down a gazebo at the popular Daer Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood, sending five people to the hospital, officials said.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Jackman Park featured musical groups in the gazebo.
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Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
The sleek property features several odes to San Diego landmarks, starting with the heated saltwater pool inspired by the Balboa Park Lily Pond and gazebo honoring the Botanical Building.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Strong wind gusts Saturday night took down a gazebo at the popular Daer Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood, sending five people to the hospital, officials said.
—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Jackman Park featured musical groups in the gazebo.
—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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