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 When the fog clears, there’s a dramatic reveal during which people can see that a set of wide doors has opened, displaying the Endeavor in its pavilion. Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 24 June 2026 Addressing the crowd outside the pavilion, Holzinger noted that the same fate awaits Venice, whether or not its visitors care. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026 The state’s pavilion features a life-size milkable cow, an interactive river rafting prop and a Marilyn Monroe inspired potato sack display. Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026 This former wharf on the Mississippi is now an uninterrupted pedestrian pathway, with a pavilion, a children’s area, misting stations, and workout options. Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pavilion
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Noun
  • Garner stresses maintaining the human element, avoiding kiosks to preserve direct crew-customer interaction, believing technology should enhance, not replace, human connection.
    Peter High, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Self-service kiosk systems, especially popular in fast-food and fast-casual concepts, often result in higher average orders and are beloved by diners.
    John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • PhilWeb earlier this year forged strategic partnerships with brick-and-mortar casino operators Okada Manila and Hann Casino Resort to build and help manage their online gaming platforms.
    Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The company's permanent casino is still roughly a year away from opening.
    CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.
    Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2026
  • Other highlights include a sunken living room centered around a fireplace, with a bay-windowed alcove that accommodates a grand piano beneath a vintage Murano milk-glass calla lily chandelier.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

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“Pavilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilion. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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