gazebo

/gə'zi:bou/

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a picnic under the gazebo in the park.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, roofed structure, often open-sided, designed to provide shade and a place for rest or leisure in a garden, park, or scenic area. It is typically ornamental and offers a view of the surroundings.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We had our afternoon tea in the white gazebo in the garden.
  • The park's central gazebo is a popular spot for small concerts and weddings.

Advanced Usage

• "Summerhouse" or "Pavilion": While similar, a "gazebo" is often distinguished by being freestanding and open, whereas a "summerhouse" might be more enclosed and a "pavilion" can be larger.
  • The estate featured a Victorian gazebo overlooking the lake, distinct from the larger dining pavilion.

Variants and Related Words

• Belvedere (n): A building, or part of a building, designed to command a fine view; often used synonymously with gazebo in architectural contexts.
• Pergola (n): An outdoor structure with a roof formed by climbing plants, sometimes used for similar purposes but architecturally different from a solid-roofed gazebo.

Synonyms

• Pavilion: A light, often ornamental, building used for shelter or exhibitions.
• Kiosk: A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle, but typically for selling goods, not primarily for leisure.
• Bandstand: A circular or polygonal, roofed structure for a band, structurally similar to some gazebos.

Related Phrases

• Garden gazebo: Specifies the common location of such a structure.
  • They built a garden gazebo for family gatherings.
• Gazebo in the park: A typical phrase describing a public gazebo.
  • The old gazebo in the park was recently restored.

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small roofed building affording shade and rest

Từ đồng nghĩa

• summerhouse