pavilions

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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Recent Examples of pavilions Powerboats, motor yachts from 30 feet to 125 feet, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories and retail pavilions. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026 Stoschek’s foundation has supported dozens of exhibitions, including two of Germany’s pavilions at the Venice Biennale, and runs public museums in Düsseldorf and Berlin. Will Fenstermaker, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 There are no lifeguards here, but the park does offer family-friendly amenities like picnic pavilions, restrooms, and a beach wheelchair that can be reserved. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026 There are scenic halls, pagodas and pavilions; gardens of immaculate topiary; and tranquil water features, including ponds with koi carp. Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Carrillo said the worst sections along the riverwalk are near the pavilions in Fisherman’s Park and at Ferry Park, where the riverwalk ends. Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026 The most recent renderings show a mix of public spaces, including pavilions, playgrounds, fountains and gardens. Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026 However, two patient pavilions remain unfinished. Carol Thompson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 Rather than functioning as a country showcase, these pavilions allow buyers to compare sourcing models side by side. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pavilions
Noun
  • The once-affordable food kiosks along the beachfront are now dominated by high-end restaurants catering to tourists, leaving many locals feeling priced out of their own communities.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The restaurant chain is also testing a new restaurant design, with self-service kiosks, a drive-thru with a Hut ‘N Go menu for quick orders and a visible pizza-making station so customers can watch pies being made.
    C. A. Bridges, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.
    USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The economic impact of fewer Canadian visitors in 2025 affects mostly border states that depend heavily on people driving across the border for retail, restaurants, casinos and short-stay hotels.
    Frédéric Dimanche, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Voters amended the state constitution in 2020 to legalize sports betting only in Deadwood and tribal casinos in South Dakota.
    Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 12 Feb. 2026

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“Pavilions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilions. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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