arbor
6 synonyms for arbor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shaded garden structure covered with climbing plants, used as a place to sit.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French erbier, "meadow, herb garden", related to Latin herba, "grass, herb" — its spelling was later reshaped by the unrelated Latin word arbor, "tree".
Full origin of arbor →Frequently asked questions
What does “arbor” mean?
The word “arbor” means a shaded garden structure covered with climbing plants, used as a place to sit. In plain terms, a garden shelter covered in plants, or a spinning shaft inside a machine.
How do you pronounce “arbor”?
“Arbor” is pronounced AH-buh (/ˈɑɹbɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “arbor” in a sentence?
Here is “arbor” used in a sentence: “They got married under a rose-covered arbor.”
What part of speech is “arbor”?
“Arbor” is a noun.
Where does the word “arbor” come from?
The word “arbor” comes from Latin. From Old French erbier, "meadow, herb garden", related to Latin herba, "grass, herb" — its spelling was later reshaped by the unrelated Latin word arbor, "tree".
Is “arbor” a common word?
“Arbor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “arbor” have?
“Arbor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shaded garden structure covered with climbing plants, used as a place to sit.
