pavilion

noun

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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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Guests will be able to enjoy their tasty treats under the station’s large, open pavilion. — Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2022 Get pampered at Ithaafushi’s own overwater spa; lounge in five pools — one of which has the resort’s only swim-up bar; and glimpse the turquoise water from the island’s yoga pavilion, sauna, steam room and indoor gym. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 6 May 2022 An unmarked trail leads to a broad staircase, a pavilion, and the dens that housed bears until 1971. — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022 Village President Steve Ward said upgrades to the riverside park, including the addition of a pavilion, stage and splash pad, were done in 2020 but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the village from using it for public events until last year. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2022 The property includes an outdoor kitchen with barbecue and smoker, a secret garden, a tennis pavilion, a guesthouse, an 11-car barn, avocado, fig, and apricot trees, and 12 acres of income-producing lemons; award-winning schools are nearby. — The Week Staff, The Week, 17 Apr. 2022 Additionally, accessibility to the site has been made easier thanks to the park’s transit and visitor centers, and numerous food options, a pavilion, and campfire circle ensure there will never be a shortage of cozy alternatives. — J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2022 The outdoor areas include a pavilion equipped with an outdoor kitchen, and an infinity pool. — Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com, 29 Mar. 2022 Its 126-acre park also includes 4.5 miles of trails, a picnic area, community pavilion, basketball court, sand volleyball court and amphitheater. — Vicki Salemi, Chron, 23 Mar. 2022 See More

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