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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 To get the most out of a trip inside, book a special visit to the substructure (basically the backstage area where people and animals waited to be brought onstage), the third tier, and the belvedere via the Colosseum's website. — Katie Parla, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 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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The four treatment rooms are set apart within tropical vegetation, with a pavilion available for couples looking for joint pampering.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
In addition to the aforementioned football field, the resort-like grounds also host a pool with a spa and a waterfall, along with a pizza oven, a game pavilion with a candy bar, and a sports court for tennis, basketball, and pickleball.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

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