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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Out-of-state visitor fees brought in another $1 million, camping revenue amount to about $2 million during the 2018 season and another $500,000 came in from building and pavilion rentals. — Gregory B. Hladky, courant.com, "New “passport to the parks” bringing lots more visitors to state parks," 31 Aug. 2019 This 95-acre park near Soquel High School offers a modern playground, pavilion-style picnicking areas, multiple athletic fields and some whimsical — make that spherical — public art. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "12 coolest Bay Area things you didn’t know you could do," 29 July 2019 The layout of an outdoor pavilion area is meant to symbolize a flowing river, for example, and the security gates were designed to look like the traditional Ocotillo fences that are common within the tribe. — Brieanna J. Frank, azcentral, "'If I die tonight, I'll be dying happy': Gila River Indian Community celebrates first new school on reservation in a century," 27 July 2019 Burroughs High School junior Kayla Wrobel describes the details of her pavilion design at Woodbury University’s seventh annual High School Design Lab Final Reviews in the School of Architecture at Woodbury University on Friday. — Andrew J. Campa, Burbank Leader, "Woodbury Architecture offers high school students, including a Burroughs’ trio, a taste of the profession," 26 July 2019 Celebration of life will be at Tradewinds Park 8/4 @ 2 pm north side Clydesdale pavilion. — sun-sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 7/26," 26 July 2019 In the left field pavilion area, there are two sets of cornhole boards and bags open for use. — Curt Hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "So you're checking out a Milwaukee Milkmen game in Franklin. Here's what you can expect.," 25 June 2019 Called Hale Nanea, the hillside pavilion house was designed by famous contemporary architecture firm Olson Kundig. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Modern Hawaii home takes indoor-outdoor living to airy heights for $6.9M," 1 Nov. 2018 Michelle wine pavilion has been expanded and moved to a deck in front of the clubhouse overlooking the 18th green. — Craig Smith, The Seattle Times, "Tom Kite brings pleasant memories to Boeing Classic," 21 Aug. 2018

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