noun
gazebo
guh-ZEE-boh
Gazebo (noun) means a freestanding roofed structure, typically open-sided, built in a garden or park for shade or a scenic view. Example: “They got married under a white gazebo in the garden.”
noun
1
A freestanding roofed structure, typically open-sided, built in a garden or park for shade or a scenic view.
"They got married under a white gazebo in the garden."
"We had tea in the gazebo overlooking the lake."
2
A lightweight portable shelter with a frame and canopy, often used outdoors for events.
"They set up a gazebo at the fair to shelter the food stalls from the rain."
How to use gazebo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small open garden structure for sitting in, or a pop-up canopy tent used outdoors.
Common pairings
a garden gazebo
set up a gazebo
wedding gazebo
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Word forms
- Plural
- gazebos, gazeboes
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Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly a playful coinage from "gaze" plus a mock-Latin ending (as in similar joke words like "lavabo"), though an Arabic root meaning "fort" has also been suggested.
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Rhymes for gazebo
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What does “gazebo” mean?
The word “gazebo” means a freestanding roofed structure, typically open-sided, built in a garden or park for shade or a scenic view. In plain terms, a small open garden structure for sitting in, or a pop-up canopy tent used outdoors.
How do you pronounce “gazebo”?
“Gazebo” is pronounced guh-ZEE-boh (/ɡəˈziːboʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gazebo” in a sentence?
Here is “gazebo” used in a sentence: “They got married under a white gazebo in the garden.”
What part of speech is “gazebo”?
“Gazebo” is a noun.
Where does the word “gazebo” come from?
The word “gazebo” comes from Latin. Origin uncertain — possibly a playful coinage from "gaze" plus a mock-Latin ending (as in similar joke words like "lavabo"), though an Arabic root meaning "fort" has also been suggested.
How many meanings does “gazebo” have?
“Gazebo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a freestanding roofed structure, typically open-sided, built in a garden or park for shade or a scenic view.
