pa·vil·ion
pə-ˈvil-yən 
1
a
: a large often sumptuous tent
the white pavilions of the Turkish irregular cavalry—
A. H. Layard
A. H. Layard
b
: something resembling a canopy or tent
tree ferns spread their delicate pavilions—Blanche E. Baughan
Blanche E. Baughan2
a
: a part of a building projecting from the rest
… rang the bell of the little pavilion …—Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein
b
: one of several detached or semidetached units into which a building is sometimes divided
3
a
: a usually open sometimes ornamental structure in a garden, park, or place of recreation that is used for entertainment or shelter
a dance pavilion
a band pavilion
b
: a temporary structure erected at an exposition by an individual exhibitor
visited the Chinese pavilion at the international exposition
4
: the lower faceted part of a brilliant below the girdle (see girdle entry 1 sense 2) see brilliant illustration
pavilioned; pavilioning; pavilions
: to furnish or cover with or put in a pavilion
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Noun
The World's Fair had numerous pavilions.
the park's pavilions may be rented for wedding receptions and other social gatherings
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William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Glitzy amenities include a striking atrium-style foyer resembling I.M. Pei’s Louvre Pyramid, a movie theater, a wine cellar, a wellness center, a bowling alley, an infinity pool and spa, and a lighted tennis court with a viewing pavilion.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
All will meet at the Hobbs State Park visitor center pavilion to get their tee shirt and work assignment.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
The property, which sits on 3 acres of land, has its own rose garden along with a swimming pool and pavilion.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Now, this work of art meant to evoke the rainforest has a whole pavilion to itself.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Glitzy amenities include a striking atrium-style foyer resembling I.M. Pei’s Louvre Pyramid, a movie theater, a wine cellar, a wellness center, a bowling alley, an infinity pool and spa, and a lighted tennis court with a viewing pavilion.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
All will meet at the Hobbs State Park visitor center pavilion to get their tee shirt and work assignment.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
The property, which sits on 3 acres of land, has its own rose garden along with a swimming pool and pavilion.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Pavilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pavilion. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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pavilion
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pa·vil·ion
pə-ˈvil-yən
1
: pinna
2
: a detached or semidetached part of a hospital devoted to a special use
a maternity pavilion
a nuclear medicine pavilion
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