pavilions

noun

Definition of pavilionsnext
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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  1. kiosks
  2. alcoves
  3. casinos
Noun
  • When are the self-service kiosks open?
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • How do the self-service kiosks work?
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of kiosks
Noun
  • Soft, rounded shapes lower ceilings, private alcoves, wellness rooms, brighter colors, private spaces and workspace personalization can normalize feminine approaches to work.
    Corinne Post, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Antique machinery is still subtly on display, tucked into alcoves along one of the walls.
    Ann Abel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of alcoves
Noun
  • San Juan has long drawn a young crowd for its lively nightlife, especially in the Isla Verde area, where beach bars, casinos, and hip hotels set the vibe (a new municipal code that limits the sale of alcohol past certain times doesn’t apply to hotels and their guests).
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Someone casually mentions Vegas, and one chartered flight later, the gang is running around Sin City and treating $20k losses at casinos like a goof.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of casinos
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pavilion

pavilions

paving the way (for)

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