arbor

Vine-covered shelter

An arbor is a shaded garden structure, typically an arch or framework covered with climbing plants or vines: We sat under the arbor, surrounded by roses.

The word also has a technical meaning in machinery—a shaft or spindle on which something rotates or is mounted.

garden

pergola

Latticework frame for climbers

lattice · alcove · nook · terrace · courtyard · patio · summerhouse · pavilion · veranda · porch

vineyard

grapevines

Wine-fruit bearing climbers

harvest · terroir · vinegrower · oenology · cabernet · chardonnay · merlot · pinot · zinfandel · fermentation

trees

orchard

Fruit tree plantation

foliage · leaves · deciduous · shade tree · elm · oak · maple · landscaping · arborist · pruning

structure

framework

Underlying support system

joinery · carpentry · beams · columns · arches · rafters · crossbeams · posts · slats · construction

shelter

shade

Darkness from blocked light

retreat · hideaway · respite · cover · protection · repose · solitude · meditation · escape · tranquility

romance

tryst

Secret romantic meeting

enchantment · whimsy · proposal · wedding · ceremony · vows · poetry · serenade · embrace · lovers

Categories
Opposites
garden structure openness

arboropen field

Unenclosed outdoor space

desert floor · sun deck · full sun

natural vs. constructed garden features

arborasphalt

Petroleum-based paving material

gravel bed · hardscape

garden structure type

arborgazebo

Roofed outdoor shelter

hardscape · parking lot

Phrases
Family

arboretum, arboreal, arbors, arboriculture

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G