Arbour: meaning, definitions and examples

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arbour

 

[ หˆษ‘ห.bษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

garden structure

An arbour is a garden structure formed of a framework that supports climbing plants. It often consists of a trellis or a lattice where vines or flowers can grow, creating a shaded area for relaxation or enjoyment in a garden setting.

Synonyms

arbor, gazebo, pergola

Examples of usage

  • She decorated the arbour with hanging flowers.
  • They built an arbour to provide shade in the backyard.
  • The arbour was covered in beautiful climbing roses.

Translations

Translations of the word "arbour" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคกเคผ เค•เฅ€ เค›เคพเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Laube

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kanopi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปัŒั‚ะฐะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ altana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tonnelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pergola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถlgelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ altรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ altรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡‰ไบญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pergola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pergรณla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะปะฑะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arbor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pergola

Etymology

The word 'arbour' originates from Middle English 'arbor', which is derived from the Old French 'arbre', meaning 'tree'. This connection is also evident in its Latin root 'arbor', which also means 'tree'. Over the years, the term evolved to describe a sheltered outdoor area typically found in gardens, designed for relaxation and to support climbing plants. This evolution reflects the historical importance of gardens in social and cultural practices, where people often gathered in natural settings for leisure and contemplation. The concept of the arbour has been embraced in various cultures, contributing to its lasting presence in landscape design.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,358 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.