Definition of pavilionnext
as in kiosk
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 pavilion Free admission gets you dinosaur skeletons, the Hope Diamond and a live butterfly pavilion. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 Illuminated by the new grotesquely red Uniqlo Field billboard hanging high above center field, the stadium appears to have been transformed into something straight from NASCAR, advertisements filling every nook and cranny of the pavilion and beyond. Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 Located on the South Lawn, the pavilion provides a space to connect with nature including 30 native species in a netted enclosure. Staff Report, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026 That brought up Pages, who fell behind 1-and-2 but golfed a curveball at the knees into the left field pavilion for his three-run home run. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pavilion
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Noun
  • The main lagoon was the first to open, and the property’s line of skincare launched in 1995, which can be tested from the swim-up face mask kiosk in the center of the main lagoon.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • This means diners can order from the individual restaurant counters, kiosks or QR codes at tables.
    Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Cipriani is now banned at every major gaming house on and off the Strip, plus California’s Indian casinos.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
  • As previously reported, Fred Armisen will play a major role in Season 2 as casino magnate Max Sugar.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The lobby is separated into small, lounge-like spaces, including a reception desk that’s tucked away in an alcove under a stunning sculpture of falling dandelions.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • All the way up front in the alcove, Kimbo takes advantage of the 8's larger footprint to install a proper 60 x 80-in (150 x 203-cm) queen-size mattress.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Pavilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilion. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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