arbor meaning

UK /ˈɑːbə/ US /ˈɑrbɚ/ 2 syllables

arbor (noun): tree (as opposed to shrub).

Spelling: arbour (British) · arbor (American)

arbor has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

arbor as a noun

  1. tree (as opposed to shrub)

    Type of: tree

    Related forms: arborary, arborous, arboreous, arboreal, arborist, arborical, arborize, arborise

  2. any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

    Synonyms: spindle, mandrel, mandril

    Type of: rotating shaft

  3. a framework that supports climbing plants
    • the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park

    Synonyms: arbour, bower, pergola

    Type of: framework

    Kinds: grape arbor

    Related forms: arboreal

How to pronounce arbor

arbor is pronounced /ˈɑːbə/ in British English and /ˈɑrbɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with arbor

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in OR · 5-letter words

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