CEFR B1

arbor

noun

Meaning

A shady garden structure, often made of latticework, forming a covered walk or seating area, typically with climbing plants growing over it.

Examples

They sat under the arbor, enjoying the cool shade.
The wedding ceremony took place beneath a floral arbor.

Synonyms: bower, pergola, trellis

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arbor (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrbər/

Definition

A shady garden structure, often made of latticework, forming a covered walk or seating area, typically with climbing plants growing over it.

Examples

They sat under the arbor, enjoying the cool shade.
The wedding ceremony took place beneath a floral arbor.

How to Use arbor

under the arbor (prepositional phrase): Located beneath the garden structure. — "They enjoyed a picnic under the arbor."
arbor vitae (collocation): A type of evergreen tree, or a representation of the tree of life. — "The churchyard was lined with tall arbor vitae trees."

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