arbor

Definition of arbornext
as in pergola
a wooden shelter in a garden that is shaped like an arch and that plants grow over

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Recent Examples of arbor For an affordable layout that looks high-end, add pea-gravel paths between the beds with a trellis or arbor for a balanced garden plan. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 Sliders open to a shipping-container pool and spa, an arbor for alfresco dining, and a firepit. The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026 Train vines to a trellis or arbor. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026 Airelles Château de la Messardière At Airelles Château de la Messardière, which commands a hilltop above Saint-Tropez, the arbor at the entrance is festooned with green plants that complement the surrounding forest of parasol pines. Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arbor
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Noun
  • Calimia Home paired dark fencing and a matching pergola with pale furnishings and upholstery to create a polished feel on this backyard patio.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Hanging baskets above seating areas, or trailing plants softening the rafters of a pergola, draw the eye up and make the patio feel cozier and more contained.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Don't be afraid to fully embrace design choices that may seem a little extra, such as a velvet canopy above your bed or touches of wallpaper.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The roots are deep, the canopy wide, and the song in the leaves, especially in the hands of an ensemble like this one, always worth rehearing.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Like the bowers, the nests of the puffer fish are beautiful and involve mate attraction.
    Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Adam—great in the bower, but a bit of a bore—speaks in paeans, but the snake speaks boldly, sensuously.
    Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Unfortunately, that means the only place Bruccoleri can rehearse is in a tent on the front lawn.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • All his testing is through the roof.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • When the fire finally stopped, men climbed onto the roof to clear radioactive debris.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The walls, floors and ceilings are manufactured elsewhere, shipped as flat panels and assembled on site.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The Midnight Garden Dining Room by the House of Pontovi, for example, has an Italian Murano glass chandelier, feminine Art Deco-style swivel chairs with flapper-style fringe and a gold-leaf ceiling that has replaced Calico Corners fabric.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The pro football player, 28, and his wife, 24, exchanged vows underneath a marble dome surrounded by blush-toned blooms, set directly in front of a lake fountain.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, some of the issues — specifically the awnings, peeling paint, and debris — had been cited nearly three years earlier.
    Larry Seward, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Umbrellas for smaller spaces and awnings for larger ones should do the trick, as well as rugs that’ll feel cooler than pavers at midday—Reynaud says a neutral option is a great base for patterns elsewhere.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Arbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbor. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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