noun Uncommon

gable

GAY-buhl

Gable (noun) means the triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet. Example: “The house had a steep gable facing the street.”

noun

The triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet.

"The house had a steep gable facing the street."

"A small window was set into the gable."

How to use gable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe triangular wall-top under a peaked roof.

Common pairings

gable roof gable end gable window

Word forms

gables plural, gables plural

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Etymology

From Old French gable, from Old Norse gafl.

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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gable end gable wall

Rhymes for gable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gable” mean?

The word “gable” means the triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet. In plain terms, the triangular wall-top under a peaked roof.

How do you pronounce “gable”?

“Gable” is pronounced GAY-buhl (/ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “gable” in a sentence?

Here is “gable” used in a sentence: “The house had a steep gable facing the street.”

What part of speech is “gable”?

“Gable” is a noun.

Where does the word “gable” come from?

The word “gable” comes from Old French. From Old French gable, from Old Norse gafl.

Is “gable” a common word?

“Gable” is an uncommon word in modern English.