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
Synonyms
Examples of pavilion in a Sentence
Noun
The World's Fair had numerous pavilions.
the park's pavilions may be rented for wedding receptions and other social gatherings
Recent Examples on the WebZachary Small, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
In fact, the designers have already created a building pad, complete with utilities, that paves the way for an ancillary structure for guests or perhaps for an entertainment pavilion or wellness retreat.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The confluence of those messages came Wednesday, as Snell, the reigning National League Cy Young winner, was flanked by both men on the outfield pavilion of Scottsdale Stadium, where he was introduced as the San Francisco Giants’ latest offseason addition.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
The 33-acre space has multiple dunes, three pavilions, a playground, restrooms, outdoor showers, and more.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
There’s also a restaurant and bar, an indoor/outdoor spa with five treatment rooms, infinity-edge swimming pool, a yoga pavilion, meandering pathways leading to hidden pergolas, a helipad, and per the listing, the opportunity for the new owner to add 16 more villas.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
The restaurant has inside and patio dining, along with a two-story pavilion as a private event space for larger parties.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
Wellness facilities include a spa, tennis courts, a yoga pavilion, and a jogging trail.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
The planned site—also called the Happy Birthday Circle—would feature a pavilion, a memorial and a picnic grove.
—Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2024
Noun
The Venice Biennale has also received demands from thousands of artists and culture workers who signed a petition to ban Israel from opening its national pavilion because of its ongoing conflict in Gaza.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
In fact, the designers have already created a building pad, complete with utilities, that paves the way for an ancillary structure for guests or perhaps for an entertainment pavilion or wellness retreat.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The confluence of those messages came Wednesday, as Snell, the reigning National League Cy Young winner, was flanked by both men on the outfield pavilion of Scottsdale Stadium, where he was introduced as the San Francisco Giants’ latest offseason addition.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
The 33-acre space has multiple dunes, three pavilions, a playground, restrooms, outdoor showers, and more.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
There’s also a restaurant and bar, an indoor/outdoor spa with five treatment rooms, infinity-edge swimming pool, a yoga pavilion, meandering pathways leading to hidden pergolas, a helipad, and per the listing, the opportunity for the new owner to add 16 more villas.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
The restaurant has inside and patio dining, along with a two-story pavilion as a private event space for larger parties.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
Wellness facilities include a spa, tennis courts, a yoga pavilion, and a jogging trail.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
The planned site—also called the Happy Birthday Circle—would feature a pavilion, a memorial and a picnic grove.
—Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 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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