summerhouse

noun
UK: /ˈsʌmərhaʊs/
US: /ˈsʌmərhaʊs/

  1. A small building in a garden, used for relaxing in during the summer.

    1. We sat in the summerhouse.
    2. The summerhouse provided a cool, shady retreat on a hot afternoon offering respite from the sun.

  2. A decorative structure providing shade and seating in a garden or park.

    1. The summerhouse is near the pond.
    2. Guests enjoyed drinks in the elegantly decorated summerhouse overlooking the manicured lawns.

Synonyms

gazebo pavilion folly arbor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "summerhouse" in English means: A small building in a garden, used for relaxing in during the summer., A decorative structure providing shade and seating in a garden or park..

The phonetic transcription of "summerhouse" is /ˈsʌmərhaʊs/ in British English and /ˈsʌmərhaʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "summerhouse": gazebo, pavilion, folly, arbor.

Example usage of "summerhouse": "We sat in the summerhouse.". More examples on the page.