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Gazebo

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Etymology:
– Mid 18th century origin, possibly humorously derived from Latin future tenses
– Proposed derivations from Casbah in Algiers and Hispano-Arabic qushaybah
– First appeared in a mid-18th century English book on Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste
– George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had structures resembling gazebos
– The word “gazebo” appears in a book by architects John and William Halfpenny

Design:
– Freestanding or attached to a garden wall, roofed, and open on all sides
– Provides shade, shelter, and serves as an ornamental feature
– Some gazebos in public parks can function as bandstands
– Citations needed for specific design details
– Gazebos are commonly used for resting and relaxation

Types:
– Gazebos overlap with pavilions, kiosks, alhambras, and other structures
– Historical presence in Egyptian gardens and classical civilizations
– Examples in England include garden houses at Montacute House
– Modern gazebos in England and North America are typically made of wood
– Temporary gazebos are set up in campsites at music festivals

External Links:
– Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gazebos
– Encyclopædia Britannica entry on Gazebos
– Citations from various sources provide additional information on gazebos

References:
– Oxford Dictionaries, Merriam-Webster, and Cambridge English Dictionary provide definitions
– Bacon and Sayers proposed alternative derivations for the term “gazebo”
– British Library catalogue and British Listed Buildings offer historical context and examples of gazebos

Gazebo (Wikipedia)
For other uses, see Gazebo (disambiguation).

A gazebo is a pavilion structure, sometimes octagonal or turret-shaped, often built in a park, garden, or spacious public area. Some are used on occasions as bandstands.

Japanese-style gazebo in Moscow
The Victorian-style bandstand gazebo at Fellows Riverside Gardens at Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, Ohio

The name is also now used for a tent like canopy structure with open sides used as partial shelter from sun and rain at outdoor events.

Synonyms:
Gazebo
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