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ga·ze·bo

(gə-zā′bō, -zē′-)

n. pl. ga·ze·bos or ga·ze·boes

1. A freestanding, roofed, usually open-sided structure providing a shady resting place.

2. A belvedere.

[Origin unknown.]

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gazebo

(ɡəˈziːbəʊ)

n, pl -bos or -boes

(Architecture) a summerhouse, garden pavilion, or belvedere, sited to command a view

[C18: perhaps a pseudo-Latin coinage based on gaze]

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ga•ze•bo

(gəˈzeɪ boʊ, -ˈzi-)

n., pl. -bos, -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.

[1745–55; orig. uncertain]

gazebo

A small summerhouse or pavilion with a view, or a belvedere on the roof of a house.

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Noun

gazebo - a small roofed building affording shade and rest

summerhouse

belvedere - a gazebo sited to command a fine view

building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice"

gazebo

noun pavilion, summer house a hilltop gazebo overlooking a deserted beach

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Translations

Pavillon

gloriette

chiosco

gazebo

[gəˈziːbəʊ] (gazebos or gazeboes (pl)) N → cenador m

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gazebo

[gəˈziːbəʊ] n → belvédère m

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gazebo

n → Gartenlaube f

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