belvedere

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bel·ve·dere | \ ˈbel-və-ˌdir

Definition of belvedere

: a structure (such as a cupola or a summerhouse) designed to command a view

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a Greek revival belvedere stands majestically on a grassy knoll overlooking the river

Recent Examples on the Web The Belvedere in Vienna, which is a giant palace, is considered a belvedere (hence its name). — Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, "Here's Why You Need A Belvedere In Your House," 19 Nov. 2018 Pavilions—also known as summerhouses, gazebos or belvederes—are architects’ more free-spirited counterpoints to a house. — Karen Bruno, WSJ, "Wealthy Homeowners Find a Luxurious Way to Shelter Outdoors," 1 Aug. 2018 The famed Terrace of Infinity belvedere is set, like an infinity pool, above a magnificent vista of hills and bays vanishing into the mist in the distance, and the sky melts into the low horizon line and the equally blue seas. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "Beyond Sea Views, What to Explore While Visiting the Amalfi Coast," 27 Apr. 2018

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