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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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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Between them, a rebar shell recalls the drill shed felled by a tornado that now holds an outdoor pavilion with a skating rink in the winter. — Andrea Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, "Will New Casinos Bring a "MassVegas" to New England?," 17 Dec. 2018 The Connecticut delegation will share space at a state Department of Economic and Community Development pavilion. — Stephen Singer, courant.com, "Connecticut Manufacturers Join State At UK Aerospace Trade Show," 14 July 2018 America Thru Song STAFFORD SPRINGS — The Stafford Seniors Travel Club presents America Thru Song featuring Jimmy Mazz at the Summit View pavilion on Tuesday, July 24. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Stafford Edition," 10 July 2018 Outside, the roughly half-acre site features formal gardens, a swimming pool and a pavilion with a fireplace. — Neal J. Leitereg, latimes.com, "'West Wing' star Rob Lowe seeks $47 million for empty nest in Montecito," 30 June 2018 Privacy - Terms At 7 p.m., Arlington Backyard, an outdoor event pavilion with a capacity of 5,000 for hosting cultural activities, art shows, regional and national concerts and other events, will open to the public. — Robert Philpot, star-telegram, "Texas Live! makes opening date official, plans four-day party," 21 June 2018 Myers Construction was awarded a $4,196,000 contract earlier this year to renovate and enlarge the stage, change the grade of the green and build a pavilion with a meeting room and bathrooms. — John Tuohy, Indianapolis Star, "Fishers could pay $184,000 to speed finish of amphitheater project," 11 June 2018 Growth Physician Partners of America is building a medical pavilion in Orlando with a 9,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and more than 4,600 square feet of medical offices. — Naseem S. Miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Florida Breast Cancer Foundation opens first regional office in Orlando," 4 June 2018 Claeys said the astronomical association hosts a public stargazing event at the Riverwalk pavilion one Thursday night a month starting at dusk from about March to October. — Diane Moca, Naperville Sun, "Local astronomy club brings impressive sights to Naperville Riverwalk," 30 May 2018

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