pergola

noun

per·​go·​la ˈpər-gə-lə How to pronounce pergola (audio) pər-ˈgō- How to pronounce pergola (audio)
Synonyms of pergolanext
1
: arbor, trellis
2
: a structure usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters

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String lights turn a backyard into a room Bistro strings and pergola lighting do something path lights can’t. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 String lights and bistro lighting turn a backyard into an entertaining space and suit patios, pergolas, decks and outdoor dining areas. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026 Sunlight filters through an irregular timber pergola, guiding the way into a lobby filled with contemporary art. — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Arrange the chairs and matching rattan coffee table poolside, on a patio, or beneath a pergola to create an at-home oasis. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pergola

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin pergula

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pergola was in 1664

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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pergola. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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