Thesaurus results for PAVILION

pavilion

noun

pə-ˈvil-yən

as in kiosk

a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views the park's pavilions may be rented for wedding receptions and other social gatherings

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Recent Examples of pavilion After working up an appetite in the more temperate months, meals can be taken at the outdoor dining pavilion alongside the home. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026 Sri Lanka organized its own pavilion this season to take advantage of tariff-free access to the United Kingdom under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme. —

Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026 The tent-only campground includes 26 drive-in spots, 24 walk-in sites, a cooking area, and a pavilion (no RV camping is available). —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026 Past pavilion designers include Marina Tabassum, Zaha Hadid, Toyo Ito, Rem Koolhaas, Frank Gehry, Frida Escobedo, and Theaster Gates. —

News Desk, Artforum, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pavilion

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Todd Gloria San Diego mayor faces public anger over new parking fees at iconic Balboa Park, an effort marred by falling attendance, glitchy pay kiosks, and news that much of the money won’t even fund park projects.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Hellrigl is responsible for the food at the conference, and her touch is everywhere — bamboo utensils, paper plates, plastic-free coffee cups — along with the fresh fruit and whole-grain veggie kiosks lining the hallways.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026