Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of pavilions The surrounding park features walking paths, picnic pavilions, a duck pond, a sandy beach, a rose garden, and the Beach Park Tree Trail, which is home to nearly 500 tree species. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 The residence offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a powder room in roughly 6,500 square feet across 10 interlocking pavilions. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 On the National Mall this week, Freedom 250 signs pointed visitors toward temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel and mobile, transitory history exhibits. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Look closely, and the pavilions really did tell the story of America, if perhaps not quite in the way organizers intended. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026 Beverage pavilions will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 This wide sandy Atlantic Ocean beach has picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, bathrooms, and showers to make your beach day comfortable. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Stretching across a large swath of the National Mall, the fair has dozens of pavilions for 56 states and territories and numerous executive-branch departments, in addition to a Ferris wheel, a rodeo, and other displays from companies and organizations, many of them Trump-aligned. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 Leafy walking trails lead to the three restaurants, two infinity pools, and clusters of bi-level pavilions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pavilions

Noun

Michaels has also installed in-store kiosks where shoppers can experiment with art and jewelry-making supplies.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Instead, the Anchorman actor was assigned to sell tickets at one of the kiosks at the entrance to the theme park.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of kiosks

Noun

By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

Definition of alcoves

Noun

The ambassador, whose net value is listed by Forbes at just under $11 billion, owns casinos, sports teams and restaurants in the United States.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
They also are allowed to take part in traditional fantasy football leagues (prize money cannot exceed $250) and legally gamble at casinos on personal time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026