pergola
noun/ˈpɜrɡələ/
Frequency rank: #19,483 most common English word
Meaning
An outdoor structure with a framework of vertical posts and crossbeams, often supporting climbing plants.
Example sentence
They sat under the pergola in the garden, enjoying the shade from the climbing roses.
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