pergola

noun
UK: /ˈpɜː.ɡə.lə/
US: /ˈpɜːr.ɡə.lə/

  1. A structure in a garden or park consisting of posts that support horizontal beams, often covered with climbing plants.

    1. We sat under the pergola.
    2. The wisteria growing over the pergola provided welcome shade in the summer.

  2. A covered walkway, often in a garden, formed by a framework of posts and beams and often covered with climbing plants.

    1. The pergola led to the roses.
    2. Walking through the pergola, you could smell the fragrant jasmine.

Synonyms

arbor bower trellis gazebo

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pergola" in English means: A structure in a garden or park consisting of posts that support horizontal beams, often covered with climbing plants., A covered walkway, often in a garden, formed by a framework of posts and beams and often covered with climbing plants..

The phonetic transcription of "pergola" is /ˈpɜː.ɡə.lə/ in British English and /ˈpɜːr.ɡə.lə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pergola": arbor, bower, trellis, gazebo.

Example usage of "pergola": "We sat under the pergola. ". More examples on the page.