Definitions for Arbor
ˈɑr bərar·bor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. arbornoun

   tree (as opposed to shrub)

2. spindle, mandrel, mandril, arbornoun

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

3. arbor, arbour, bower, pergolanoun

   a framework that supports climbing plants

   "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. arbor

   An arbor is a structure often found in gardens or parks that is made from interwoven pieces of wood or other materials forming a framework which is typically covered with climbing plants or vines. It can also refer to a shaded, leafy recess, often used for relaxation or dining. In a more broad context, the term "arbor" may refer to a tree or a place with many trees. In mechanical terms, an arbor can refer to the central part of a circular tool or device such as a grinding wheel or the axle in a watch.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Arbornoun

   a kind of latticework formed of, or covered with, vines, branches of trees, or other plants, for shade; a bower

2. Arbornoun

   a tree, as distinguished from a shrub

3. Arbornoun

   an axle or spindle of a wheel or opinion

4. Arbornoun

   a mandrel in lathe turning

5. Etymology: [OE. herber, herbere, properly a garden of herbs, F. herbier, fr. L. herbarium. See Herb, and cf. Herbarium.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Arbor

   är′bur, n. the Latin word for tree.—adjs. Arborā′ceous, Arbōr′eal, of tree-like character.—n. Arbor-day, in many of the United States, a day yearly set apart for the general planting of trees by school children—in Canada, the first Friday in May.—adj. Arbōr′eous, of or belonging to trees.—ns. Arbores′cence, Arborisā′tion, tree-like growth.—adj. Arbores′cent, growing or formed like a tree: (archit.) branching like a tree.—ns. Ar′boret (obs.), shrubbery: (Spens.) a little tree, shrub; Arborē′tum, a place in which specimens of trees and shrubs are cultivated:—pl. Arborē′ta.—adj. Arboricul′tural.—ns. Ar′boriculture, forestry, the culture of trees, esp. timber-trees; Arboricul′turist; Ar′borist, one who studies trees.—adj. Ar′borous, formed by trees.—Arbor vitæ, a popular name of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Thuja. When the human cerebellum is cut vertically, a tree-like appearance seen receives this name.

2. Arbor

   är′bur, n. the main support of a machine: an axis or spindle on which a wheel revolves. [L.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. arbor

   In chronometry, a shaft, spindle, or axis.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ARBOR

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Arbor is ranked #109258 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Arbor surname appeared 162 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Arbor.
   
   51.8% or 84 total occurrences were White.
   43.2% or 70 total occurrences were Black.
   3.7% or 6 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Rotating Shaft
   • Tree

How to pronounce Arbor?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Arbor in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Arbor in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Arbor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Arbor in a Sentence

1. Mark Harmon:

   My parents kept things real — I had no idea they were famous, in fact, it did n’t hit me until one day when I was riding in the car with my father in Ann Arbor, Mich. – I was maybe 8 and could barely see above the dashboard – and we stopped at a crosswalk. Suddenly, we were surrounded by people who recognized my dad and were really thrilled to see him. I remember looking at this man I thought I knew so well and thinking, ‘ Who are you ? ’.

2. Desmond Howard:

   Coach Gary Moeller went into Ohio, enemy territory, and snatched up two Heisman Trophy winners in less than 10 years, that's pretty significant and that should be part of Gary Moeller legacy. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Former Michigan football coach Gary Moeller watches the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Wayne State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 4, 2013. Former Michigan, Illinois and Detroit Lions coach Moeller died Monday, July 11, 2022. Gary Moeller was 81. The University of Michigan announced Gary Moeller death, and no cause was provided. ( AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File).

3. Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor:

   Ann Arbor is not just a basic place. And so, it's our pleasure to. And our drive to focus on affordability and equity and, you know, a moral imperative to take community climate action and sustainability, i've knocked thousands of doors and talked to thousands of people, and people understand that we are in a climate crisis. They know that we can't solve it alone. But they also know that it is our moral imperative to do our part.

4. Jason Hayes:

   Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor're more in danger from an advancing front of smug than Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor are any sort of climate change or anything like that, because these sorts of decisions to go 100 % electric at the same time as Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor're shutting down everything that's reliable in terms of electricity production — that's just plain dangerous.

5. Glenn Gass:

   I don't hate all holidays. Just the ones that make me depressed, require me to spend time with family members that just come around for the food, and the ones that require me to get up early and go to church. Arbor Day! can't wait

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Arbor
2. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arbor
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Arbor
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Arbor
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html