gazebo

¹

[ guh-zey-boh, -zee- ]

noun

, plural ga·ze·bos, ga·ze·boes.

1. a structure, as an open or latticework pavilion or summerhouse, built on a site that provides an attractive view.
2. a small roofed structure that is screened on all sides, used for outdoor entertaining and dining.

gazebo

²

[ guh-zey-boh, -zee- ]

noun

, plural ga·ze·bos.

1. gazabo.

gazebo

/ ɡəˈziːbəʊ /

noun

1. a summerhouse, garden pavilion, or belvedere, sited to command a view

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazebo¹

First recorded in 1745–55; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazebo¹

C18: perhaps a pseudo-Latin coinage based on gaze

Example Sentences

Its garden which used to be terraced down to the river, and quaint little gazebo are still lovely.

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One gazebo wants to buy a castle in the old country; another wants a racing stable; another a steam yacht.

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And if I find any gazebo getting too thick with her, then up speaks little Bertie for the word that makes her his.

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You're goin' t' frame up a nice little telegram t' this guy Geoff—oh, you sure are th' fly gazebo!

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The Folly was a long two-storied house, with a tower or gazebo at one end.

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