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 pavilionConstruction is slated to start later this year to replace aging and nearly vacant retail pavilions with new apartments, shops and offices, expected to emerge along the waterfront within five years.—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026 Its park amenities also include an aquatic play center, greenhouse, pavilion and entertainment stage.—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026 Almost every room in the house opens to the picturesque Scott Shrader-landscaped grounds, which are interwoven with gardens and lemon trees and host a pool and spa, a pavilion warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, and an alfresco dining area.—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026 There are also plenty of picnic pavilions so families can grab fresh barbecue from the grill or a funnel cake made to order between rides.—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pavilion
Tucked in an alcove of the limestone cliffs high above the floodplain of Beaver Creek, the five-story structure built in the twelfth century makes an imposing sight.
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Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.