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belvedere

noun

ˈbel-və-ˌdir

Definition of belvedere

as in pavilion

a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views a Greek revival belvedere stands majestically on a grassy knoll overlooking the river

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Recent Examples of belvedere The belvedere, the Terrace of Infinity, is crowned by a series of marble busts, and while the Amalfi Coast isn’t lacking in postcard-perfect viewpoints, this staggering spot rising nearly 1,200 feet above the Mediterranean is a scene-stealer. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 Neri has been part of efforts to build a belvedere, or gazebo, at Windansea Beach, repair a historic set of crumbling beach access stairs and have the La Jolla Park Coastal Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places, among other projects. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025 The architects were given free rein when renovating this little belvedere, a satellite of a triplex that the studio had designed nearby. — Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024 Louboutin added an additional floor and a rooftop belvedere with views of the surrounding desert. — ELLE Decor, 6 Jan. 2023 The Belvedere in Vienna, which is a giant palace, is considered a belvedere (hence its name). — Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, 19 Nov. 2018

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pavilion

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Thailand is making its first appearance with a national pavilion jointly organized by the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Thai Animation and Computer Graphics Association (TACGA), and Thai Association of Boys Love Content (TBLC).

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
The vestibule flows into an open living and entertaining pavilion.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026

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