arbor
UK: ˈɑːbə | US: ˈɑːrbər
n. a shady garden alcove or shelter, often formed by trees or climbing plants
n. (archaic) a tree (from Latin arbor)
n. (mechanical) a rotating shaft or axis in machinery
The word arbor directly derives from Latin arbor (meaning "tree"), reflecting its original botanical sense. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe structures resembling trees (e.g., garden arbors) and mechanically to denote shaft-like components (resembling a tree trunk). The Latin root persists unchanged in spelling, highlighting its classical heritage.
The couple sat under the wooden arbor, surrounded by blooming roses.
In ancient poetry, the arbor symbolized life and growth.
The mechanic replaced the damaged arbor in the milling machine.
Vine-covered arbors provide cool shade in summer gardens.
The Latin word arbor is the root of "arboreal" (relating to trees).