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gazebo

noun ga·ze·bo \gə-ˈzē-(ˌ)bō also -ˈzā-\

: a small building in a garden or park that is open on all sides

plural ga·ze·bos

Full Definition of GAZEBO

: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides

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perhaps from ¹gaze + Latin -ebo (as in videbo I shall see)

First Known Use: 1752

GAZEBOS Defined for Kids

noun ga·ze·bo \gə-ˈzē-bō\

plural ga·ze·bos

: a small building (as in a garden or park) that is usually open on the sides

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