pergola

noun

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

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Located just off the leafy and jacaranda-lined Avenida Veracruz in Condesa, guests first enter the property to a courtyard marked by terracotta pergolas set above sleek steel coffee tables. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025 Complete with overhead heaters, the scenic patio and pergola are perfect for a crisp evening. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Regents Park Avenue 5+2 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms | 10+4 Guests Set on a private 12,000-square-foot estate, this elegant home features lush, landscaped gardens, a 14-meter outdoor pool and year-round entertaining spaces like a marble bar and al fresco dining under a grand pergola. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 The dining area, living room, and study all spill out to terraces shielded by deep overhangs and a minimalist pergola. Mark David, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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