Gazebo

Quick meaning: Gazebo is a noun meaning A belvedere, either a type of summer-house or a roofed, detached porch-like structure, usually in a yard, park or lawn.

Meaning

A belvedere, either a type of summer-house or a roofed, detached porch-like structure, usually in a yard, park or lawn.

More Meanings

1. A dismountable shelter comprising a roof or awning supported by poles, and often having removable sides; a canopy tent
2. (Ireland, derogatory) a gaudy, incongruous, or flimsy structure or object

Example Sentences

over which is a gazebo room 10 feet square

They started screwing aluminium rods together, like they were going to assemble a gazebo.

She led them around the back of the yard, where a gray, tired-looking gazebo perched at the edge of the oak trees.

Ann dye Ned inn a gaze ay beau a pun a past Eye maid off any Sun ("and dined in a gazebo upon a pasty made of venison")

Word Forms

• gazebos
• gazeboes

Synonyms for gazebo

Depending on context, synonyms include summerhouse.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include summerhouse, pavilion, booth, kiosk, newsstand, lookout.

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