arbor

noun
UK: /ˈɑː.bɔː/
US: /ˈɑːr.bɚ/

  1. A shelter in a garden made of tree branches or climbing plants trained to grow over a frame.

    1. We sat in the arbor to avoid the hot sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. The climbing roses created a beautiful arbor in the center of the garden, providing a fragrant and shaded resting spot. [ ] [ ]

  2. A rotating shaft or spindle in a machine.

    1. The saw blade is mounted on an arbor. [ ] [ ]
    2. Check the arbor for proper alignment before starting the milling machine, as misalignment can lead to inaccurate cuts and potential damage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shaft pergola spindle trellis bower
arbor verb

  1. To form into, or shelter in, an arbor.

    1. The path arbors the bench. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rambling vines arbor the old garden gate, creating a whimsical entrance to the secret garden within. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "arbor" in English means: A shelter in a garden made of tree branches or climbing plants trained to grow over a frame., A rotating shaft or spindle in a machine..

The phonetic transcription of "arbor" is /ˈɑː.bɔː/ in British English and /ˈɑːr.bɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arbor": shaft, pergola, spindle, trellis, bower.

Example usage of "arbor": "We sat in the arbor to avoid the hot sun.". More examples on the page.