Synonyms of pavilions

pavilions

noun

plural of pavilion

as in kiosks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kiosks
• alcoves
• casinos
• gazebos
• summerhouses
• belvederes
• trellises

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pavilions

The David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, designed by Peter Zumthor, opened in April — a sprawling, serpentine concrete mass looming 30 feet above Wilshire Boulevard on seven bulky inhabited pavilions. — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026

The structure is essentially a 'village' of nine exhibition pavilions integrated with courtyards, and connected by a corridor covered by a distinctive ribbon-like roof that defines the Suzhou Industrial Park skyline. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

New entry pavilions were constructed that sent visitors — whether in their cars or on foot — down to the ground level to purchase tickets and then up an escalator to the old entry area. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Peter Zumthor’s design hoists a serpentine platform atop pavilions that read like stout, truncated legs, making the edifice almost creaturely in its architectural stance. — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

With its Balinese pavilions, leaning palms, and dazzling waters beyond, this stylish 25-room retreat is the beachside sibling to Blancaneaux Lodge, Francis Ford Coppola’s other, equally special, Belizean property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

The Taiwan Pavilion, one of many national pavilions that appears alongside the biennial’s main exhibition, was at one point billed as the NTMoFA Pavilion, a reference to the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, which organizes it. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026

There is seating in and around the splash pad, including picnic tables and pavilions, as well as restrooms and outdoor showers, according to the release. — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026