gazebo
noun
ga·ze·bo
gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō 
also -ˈzā-
plural gazebos
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: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides
Examples of gazebo in a Sentence
a gazebo on the mansion's south lawn
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Parallel to the water’s edge, a paved walkway winds toward the east end of Lakeshore Drive, where a small sandy beach, playground, and charming historic gazebo create the perfect backdrop for watching the sun melt into the horizon.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
The robots mingled with the crowd, served drinks to and played games with guests, and danced inside a gazebo.
—Verge Staff, The Verge, 10 Oct. 2024
Parallel to the water’s edge, a paved walkway winds toward the east end of Lakeshore Drive, where a small sandy beach, playground, and charming historic gazebo create the perfect backdrop for watching the sun melt into the horizon.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
One reviewer said the chair is a great complement to their pool and gazebo.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
The robots mingled with the crowd, served drinks to and played games with guests, and danced inside a gazebo.
—Verge Staff, The Verge, 10 Oct. 2024
Parallel to the water’s edge, a paved walkway winds toward the east end of Lakeshore Drive, where a small sandy beach, playground, and charming historic gazebo create the perfect backdrop for watching the sun melt into the horizon.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
One reviewer said the chair is a great complement to their pool and gazebo.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gazebo
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gazebo
noun
ga·ze·bo
gə-ˈzē-bō
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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