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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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 Along with the gazebo, Jonathan explains how the design of his outdoor fireplace turned into a bit of trial and error for him. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Where soft-cover alternatives fall short, this grill gazebo shines. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 29 July 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gazebo. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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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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