pavilions

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

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Recent Examples of pavilions The flat plane, ringed by roads and segmented by straight paths, was orderly and open, an ideal stage for planting pavilions and managing crowds. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025 Nearby is an attraction which combines the best bits of Epcot's other futuristic pavilions. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Inside, the home offers eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, including a primary suite with panoramic ocean views, as well as multiple guest pavilions designed for privacy. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025 The Giardini della Biennale, home to dozens of international art pavilions of the Venice Biennale, is 15 minutes away. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025 For the past 30-plus years, folks have flocked to this gathering space to take advantage of outdoor amenities like a dog park, disc golf course, nature and walking trails, a playground, sport courts, pavilions, and plenty of scenic spots for a picnic near a gurgling creek. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Beginning in 2011, the IRS installed stand-alone booths—called kiosks—in TACs.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Victims are then directed to move money instantly — often by purchasing virtual currency at kiosks that look nearly identical to ATMs or by buying thousands of dollars in gift cards.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Inside the intimate cantina, a curved bar stands at the center of a domed space with alcoves around the edges.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Sand and silt that settle from floodwaters in places that smaller flows never reach, such as caves or alcoves along the walls of bedrock canyons.
    Ellen Wohl August 20, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Stevens said dealers from Golden Gate were relocated to their other casinos, Las Vegas or Circa.
    Ashley J. DiMella , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a sightseeing experience for passengers who want a clear view of the endless rows of casinos.
    Salvador Rodriguez,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Pavilions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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