as in kiosk
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views the park's pavilions may be rented for wedding receptions and other social gatherings

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Recent Examples of pavilion The 1970 Expo was, for Mr. Moritaka and many in his generation, one of their first experiences with the other cultures showcased by the event’s pavilions and exhibits. Hiroko Masuike/the New York Times, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025 The 2025 Osaka World Exposition opened over the weekend, featuring more than 150 pavilions from countries, regions, and groups around the world. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025 The community pavilion will be closed for four to six weeks, though the schedule is still being worked out, Hartwig said. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025 Riverfront Esplanade This lovely outdoor gathering place along the Intracoastal Waterway contains a splash pad, dog park, picnic pavilions, a walking trail, and a riverfront market with local vendors on certain days of the month. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pavilion
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Noun
  • Her experience with Caper smart carts and connected stores could inform how OpenAI integrates vision models into physical-world devices—from voice-AI kiosks to AR shelf advice and cashierless checkout systems.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • There’s usually one at the front desk of resort hotel lobbies, at Guest Services kiosks, sometimes in shops.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • Starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, the psychological thriller is based on the book by Lawrence Osborne about a gambler and was set and shot last year amid the towering casinos of Macau (where Goodridge served as artistic director of its film festival from 2016-2021).
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
  • That is significant taxable income for the city and state, not just in the arena and stadiums, but in the nearby restaurants and bars — and the casinos in the Greektown neighborhood next door.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The home spotlights numerous private alcoves, including a hot tub level.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • In the evenings, candles placed punctiliously into alcoves, corners, and stairwells cast warm amber light that flickers softly in the night.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Pavilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilion. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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