Definition of pavilionnext
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 Celebrate the 29th Annual Danville Lions Club Restaurant Walk, which this year will feature a beer and wine pavilion with dancing. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 Controversy has once again reached the Venice Biennale, this time at the Kazakhstan pavilion, where artist Äsel Kadyrhanova’s presentation was reportedly dismantled prior to the exhibition’s opening. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026 There was a Pavilion of Elegance, a Pavilion of Perfume, and all the major French department stores each had their pavilion. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Nor is Lubaina Himid’s British pavilion up to much. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pavilion
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Noun
  • The scale is staggering — free maps are available at information kiosks to help navigate.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
  • Multiple store items were also damaged to destroyed during incident, including a checkout kiosk, officials said.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Prosecutors said the duo made off with more than $274,000 in cash, casino chips, designer bags and other property.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
  • According to their plea agreements, Lopez and Gonzalez went into local casinos to hunt winning gamblers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Follow the lanterns towards the sandy alcove in the middle of the island to find Middle Eastern restaurant Cargo, where chunky lamb chops and freshly baked pita bread are prepped in a shipping container kitchen.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Surveillance video showed the rabbi being shoved into the alcove of building and choked.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026

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“Pavilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilion. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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