pergola

noun

per·​go·​la ˈpər-gə-lə How to pronounce pergola (audio) pər-ˈgō- How to pronounce pergola (audio)
Synonyms of pergolanext
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: a structure usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters

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The 100-foot strand is long enough to drape across patios, porches, pergolas, and fences, while the shatterproof LED bulbs are designed to withstand the elements. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Garden structures, such as an arbor or pergola, can also serve as anchors that make the scale of a garden seem better proportioned. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 The top clients at Oceanview spend around $150,000 to $200,000 annually to maintain mature trees, pergolas with wisteria, butterfly gardens, and poolside greenery. Ben Kesslen, Curbed, 29 June 2026 Growing plants on trellises, pergolas, fences, and other vertical structures adds a whimsical beauty to gardens. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pergola

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin pergula

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pergola was in 1664

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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pergola. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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