ARBOUR definition: a variant of arbor. See examples of arbour used in a sentence.

An arbour is a shelter in a garden which is formed by leaves and stems of plants growing close together over a light framework.

arbour noun alcove, corner, bay, shelter, retreat, niche, bower, compartment, recess, cubicle, nook, grotto, gazebo, cubbyhole The plan is to make an arbour of kiwi fruit vines.

They are mass-produced by a spring winding machine which cold winds wire around an arbour before heat treating to make it harder.

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Definition of arbour in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

ar•bor1 (är′ bər), n. a leafy, shady recess formed by tree branches, shrubs, etc. a latticework bower intertwined with climbing vines and flowers. [Obs.]a grass plot; lawn; garden; orchard. …

Jun 19, 2025 · arbour (plural arbours) UK standard spelling of arbor.

arbour Other forms: arbours Definitions of arbour noun a framework that supports climbing plants synonyms: arbor, bower, pergola

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun arbour, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.