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pavilion

Pronunciation: /pəˈvɪljən/

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Definition of pavilion

noun

  • a building or similar structure used for a specific purpose, in particular:
  • British a building at a cricket ground or other sports ground, used for changing and taking refreshments.
  • a summer house or other decorative building used as a shelter in a park or large garden.
  • used in the names of buildings used for theatrical or other entertainments:the resort’s Spa Pavilion
  • a detached or semi-detached block at a hospital or other building complex: the form of alternating pavilions also allows the site to be developed in depth
  • a large tent with a peak and crenellated decorations, used at a show or fair.
  • a temporary building, stand, or other structure in which items are displayed at a trade exhibition: they designed the British pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010

Origin:

Middle English (denoting a large decorated tent): from Old French pavillon, from Latin papilio(n-) 'butterfly or tent'

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a pavilion near a lake.

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