summerhouses

Definition of summerhousesnext
plural of summerhouse
as in pavilions
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views the sudden shower had wedding guests scurrying to the safety of the garden's summerhouse

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pavilions
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  • The rooms The impact of hewn rock, slate, scented Himalayan cedar and pine needs no embellishment in the seven pavilions, whose picture windows are best angled to catch the changing light on Nanda Devi and the Panchachuli peaks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Recent pavilions have been historic and widely celebrated firsts, including Leigh as the first Black woman to represent the US in 2022, and Jeffrey Gibson as the first Indigenous artist to have a solo presentation in 2024.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Summerhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summerhouses. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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