# arbour

Pronunciation: UK say "AH-buh" /ˈɑːbə/; US say "AHR-bur" /ˈɑɹbɚ/

## Noun

1. A shaded spot for sitting, or a pergola, typically in a garden or park and enclosed by climbing shrubs, vines or other greenery.
   - Simple: A seat or corner in a garden or park, kept shady by climbing plants that grow over and around it.
   - _The honeysuckle had grown so thick over the arbour that it stayed cool even in July._
   - _The park's restored arbours, hung with wisteria, are a favourite spot for wedding photographs._
2. A small wood or group of trees.
   - Simple: A small group of trees, like a little wood.

## Origin

Latin arbor ("tree") influenced the shape of Middle English arbere or arber, which were altered forms of herber or erber ("pleasure garden; herb garden").

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