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 That art piece, which was made for the Finnish pavilion at Expo ’67 in Montreal, represents nature swirling and gouging the earth. Julie Lasky, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 The pavilion is part of the World Showcase at the resort's Epcot theme park. CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025 This was before the site’s redevelopment, when upon walking through the gates, you were greeted by an old pavilion building and an indoor dome where countless memories were made. Art De Roché, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025 The purple dragon character is featured in the theme park ride Journey Into Imagination With Figment at EPCOT in Florida at the Walt Disney World Resort and also greets guests inside the Imagination! pavilion. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pavilion
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Noun
  • The trail heads west and is clearly marked with a sign and a kiosk.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Airlines must also ensure seamless integration between digital systems and physical infrastructure, such as airport kiosks and security gates.
    Luke Boddis, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The reservation includes Mohegan Sun casino.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
  • House Bill 105 and Senate Bill 408, which would end the requirement that horse tracks hold live races to have casino games, must be stopped for the good of the state.
    Mark Casse, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Curtains of a Tartan by Strathmore Woollen Company add privacy to a room lined with alcove beds.
    Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The artsy atmosphere of the hotel attracts remote workers to the lobby’s many alcoves to work.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025

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“Pavilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilion. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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