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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Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
The property’s formal gardens lend a relaxing backdrop to a stone gazebo with a wood-burning stove.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
On March 30, nearly two months later, Bojanowski's body surfaced right by the gazebo where his passport was found, Hamilton said.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Other upgrades on the home include a large backyard with a large deck, a gazebo, and a hot tub.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 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 Apr. 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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