gazebo
noun/ɡəˈziboʊ/
Frequency rank: #16,963 most common English word
Meaning
a freestanding roofed structure, open on the sides, built in a garden or park to provide shade and shelter.
Example sentence
We had our wedding reception in the gazebo at the center of the garden.
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