arbour

[ ahr-ber ]

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a variant of arbor ¹.

arbour

/ ˈɑːbə /

noun

1. a leafy glade or bower shaded by trees, vines, shrubs, etc, esp when trained about a trellis
2. obsolete.
   an orchard, garden, or lawn

Word History and Origins

Origin of arbour¹

C14 erber, from Old French herbier, from Latin herba grass

Example Sentences

The arbour was an arch in the wall, lined with ivy; it contained a rustic seat.

From Literature

Earlier this month, the nuns dedicated a makeshift outdoor chapel at the site, consisting of some wooden benches and an arbour surrounded by corn, with 300 people in attendance.

From The Guardian

Rigged up as tent awnings open only onto the river side, they formed an idyllic private arbour where families could relax, enjoying the coolness of the fast-flowing river.

From BBC

They went away and sat in an arbour, from which they could watch the young people practising their shots.

From Literature

There’s also a pool, children’s play area and a secret arbour within the 20 acres of grounds.

From The Guardian