gazebo

noun

ga·​ze·​bo gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce gazebo (audio)
also -ˈzā-
plural gazebos
Synonyms of gazebonext
1
: belvedere
2
: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides

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a gazebo on the mansion's south lawn
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But the air cooled, the clavitos disappeared, and Damaris, knowing the dog was safe in the gazebo, went to bed. — Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 Soak up the last warm days with this dining set that can withstand inclement weather, these wicker rockers made for porch sitting, and a gazebo made for lingering outside a little longer. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 The house, which sat on six acres of land, had eight fireplaces, a gazebo, a volleyball court, and a swimming pool with a diving board, and was surrounded by hyacinths, wisteria, and cherry trees. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Designed for outdoor living, the nearly 2,200-square-foot terrace includes an outdoor kitchen and grill, lounge area, bathroom, and gazebo, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Little Narragansett Bay. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gazebo

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from gaze entry 1 + Latin -ebo (as in videbo I shall see)

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gazebo was in 1752

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gazebo

noun
ga·​ze·​bo gə-ˈzē-bō How to pronounce gazebo (audio)
plural gazebos
: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides
Etymology

perhaps from gaze and Latin -ebo, as in videbo "I shall see"

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