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 There are pavilions and live installations where the audience can immerse themselves in these worlds. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Other highlights include a 50-foot gunite pool, a three-car gallery garage, a custom wine cellar, a theater room, a sports court, and a wellness pavilion with a hot tub, gym, sauna, steam room, and two treatment rooms. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 There are administrative pavilions, post offices, banks, clinics, and two universities. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Around 3,500 Durga Puja pavilions, known locally as pandals, have been set up across Kolkata for the festival. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pavilion
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Noun
  • Members of Leadership Folsom spent the past year raising money for upgrades to the zoo's entrance, including new digital kiosks, a monument sign and high-visibility lettering at the main gate.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Holt had been smashing the glass of a jewelry kiosk stand with a blunt object, police said.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The traditional casino operators and the sports betting companies are also lobbying in Washington for tax relief.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Others note that a slate of mega-casinos are in the works in the New York City area — one in the Bronx and two in Queens — and influential backers are averse to more competition.
    — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Alhambra brings those healing qualities and fresh fragrance into the Cube Spa, which features a seawater pool, two saunas, an ice alcove, and multiple treatment rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Amid the hustle and bustle of Shanghai, Samuel Gui Yang has created a quiet alcove as the Chinese brand’s first retail outpost.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Pavilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilion. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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