pavilion

noun

pa·vil·ion | \pə-ˈvil-yən

Definition of pavilion

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a large often sumptuous tent the white pavilions of the Turkish irregular cavalry— A. H. Layard

b : something resembling a canopy or tent tree ferns spread their delicate pavilions— Blanche E. Baughan

2a : a part of a building projecting from the rest … rang the bell of the little pavilion …— Gertrude Stein

b : one of several detached or semidetached units into which a building is sometimes divided

3a : a usually open sometimes ornamental structure in a garden, park, or place of recreation that is used for entertainment or shelter a dance pavilion a band pavilion

b : a temporary structure erected at an exposition by an individual exhibitor visited the Chinese pavilion at the international exposition

4 : the lower faceted part of a brilliant below the girdle (see girdle entry 1 sense 2) — see brilliant illustration

pavilion

verb

pavilioned; pavilioning; pavilions

Definition of pavilion (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to furnish or cover with or put in a pavilion

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Examples of pavilion in a Sentence

Noun

The World's Fair had numerous pavilions. the park's pavilions may be rented for wedding receptions and other social gatherings

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And its downtown district is a vibrant place with a new hotel, a marina and seaplane base, a popular splash park, an event pavilion, new restaurants, and a train depot that offers locomotive rides for tourists. — Martin E. Comas, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Tavares looks to add performing arts center to booming downtown," 15 June 2018 The spacious master suite opens to the outside, where an outdoor pavilion with a fireplace overlooks a pool and spa. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "‘Dr. 90210’ gives posh Beverly Hills Post Office home a price lift," 14 June 2018 A few years ago, the East Bridgewater Commercial Club dedicated an outdoor pavilion to Moskos, and in 2017 the town’s scholarship committee gave out an additional scholarship in his name. — Zipporah Osei, BostonGlobe.com, "East Bridgewater gives life to war veteran’s legacy," 25 May 2018 This particular cemetery has one small chapel and three outdoor pavilions that are available for services that provide for 21 burials, Monday through Friday. — Wesley E. Wright, Houston Chronicle, "Burial benefits for veterans explained," 18 May 2018 The attention has now shifted to the new Little League field, the second phase of a three-phase project culminating in a new town hall, as well as a playground and pavilion for families. — David Anderson, The Aegis, "New Little League field planned for Perryville," 16 May 2018 In the summer, this charming outdoor pavilion hosts a program of 50 free, family-friendly concerts, spanning a variety of genres. — Los Angeles Magazine, "100 Things You Can Do for Free in L.A.," 16 Jan. 2018 With the 3,000-square-foot entertainment pavilion and various other buildings, there’s a total of about 15,000 square feet of living space. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "Hot Property: Joey McIntyre bids adieu to his familiar L.A. block," 9 June 2018 Tickets for the game are $14 for upper infield, $20 for field pavilion and $25 for Toyota Terrace reserved. — John Maffei, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Petco Park to host high school baseball all-star game," 23 May 2018

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