Gazebos

/ɡəˈziːboʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gazebo; open-sided roofed structures commonly found in gardens and parks where people can relax and enjoy views.

Etymology

From the 18th-century Anglo-Indian term gazebo, possibly a jocular creation combining 'gaze' (from Latin) with a mock Latin ending '-ebo' (meaning 'I shall'), humorously suggesting 'I shall gaze.'

Kelly Says

Gazebo is possibly the only building name that's basically a joke—English speakers literally invented it by punning on the Latin future tense, which is why it has such a whimsical sound.

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