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 After hiking, visitors can enjoy s'mores, hot chocolate and tea at the education pavilion. Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025 Among the highlights is the complete library room designed by Pierre Chareau for the French Embassy pavilion presented by the Societé des artistes décorateurs, or Society of Decorative Artists, the leading French grouping of its time. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025 His third in the seventh inning was a comparative chip-shot, 427 feet into the pavilion in center for a 5-0 lead. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025 He wasn't done there, though, as in the fourth inning, Ohtani added his second homer of the evening, a 469-foot blast that nearly cleared the right field pavilion at Dodger Stadium. Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pavilion
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Noun
  • The restaurant chain is also testing a new restaurant design, with self-service kiosks, a drive-thru with a Hut ‘N Go menu for quick orders and a visible pizza-making station so customers can watch pies being made.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Yum’s digital sales, which include mobile, delivery and kiosk orders, reached $10 billion systemwide and accounted for roughly 60% of orders.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In recent years, Sands has advocated for bringing destination resort-style casinos to Texas.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Piper Sandler’s Goldfarb also isn’t ruling out a potential casino for SL Green.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The main floor welcomes owners and guests with a formal entryway leading into an open-plan living and dining area, complete with a sitting alcove and bar.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The space features fragrant evergreen boughs, which Rucci said are supposed to give the illusion of the Northwoods creeping into the alcove.
    Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Pavilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilion. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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