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 French doors open to a covered pavilion with seating granting an expansive, elevated view. — oregonlive, "On the market: Portland area homes for sale with year-round outdoor entertainment areas," 24 Jan. 2021 In back, a 1,100-square-foot private balcony hangs off the owner’s suite, taking in sweeping mountain views and overlooking the backyard with a pavilion, outdoor lounge and 25,000-gallon infinity pool. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property: Comedian Kathy Griffin cashes out in Bel-Air," 19 Dec. 2020 Together with the pavilion, rodeo arena and barns, the project center is a place where Katy ISD FFA agricultural projects and learning opportunities flourish. — Tracy Maness, Chron, "Katy ISD seeks input for naming Agriculture Sciences Project Center," 28 Oct. 2020 The property already hosts the Austin-Welter Barn, a historic Will County landmark, as well as walking and equestrian trails, a pavilion, dog park, playground, wetlands and prairies. — Michelle Mullins, chicagotribune.com, "Homer Township referendum seeks voter input on constructing multipurpose building at Trantina Farm," 9 Oct. 2020 It was designed by the architect Alexander Brodsky with a single purpose: a ceremonial pavilion for drinking vodka. — Mark Lamster, Dallas News, "What Dallas McMansions and a Russian palace alleged to be Vladimir Putin’s have in common," 5 Feb. 2021 Pereira designed three buildings, in a U shape, open to Wilshire Boulevard: the Ahmanson, for the permanent collection, a pavilion for special exhibitions, and a six-hundred-seat theatre. — Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker, "The Iconoclast Remaking Los Angeles’s Most Important Museum," 5 Oct. 2020 According to the new law, USGA also must reserve a 40-person hospitality pavilion for the Department of Commerce or a nonprofit organization that contracts with the state agency at each championship event. — Nyamekye Daniel, Washington Examiner, "US Golf Association to get $40M in incentives to open headquarters in North Carolina," 9 Sep. 2020 The second phase of Camp Bespoke is expected to be completed next spring and will add six cabins with pools, six tipis, as well as a conference center, event pavilion and an outdoor amphitheater. — Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, "'Glamping' coming to Williamstown, Ky. with opening of new Camp Bespoke campgrounds this fall," 12 Aug. 2020

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