pavilion

[US]/pə'vɪljən/
[UK]/pə'vɪlɪən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. large tent; building or structure used for entertainment or shelter, often in a park or garden; exhibition hall
vt. to set up a tent; to place something in a pavilion; to cover or envelop

Phrases & Collocations

beautiful pavilion

garden pavilion

traditional Chinese pavilion

Example Sentences

the French pavilion at the World's Fair.

We very much look forward to seeing you in Shanghai in the USA Pavilion at SIAL China 2006.

The Radiolaria pavilion aimed to define a complex, self-supporting structure that could demonstrate and test this pioneering construction technique.

There were immaculate rolling grounds with an eight-car garage, an adjacent two-bedroom casita and an outdoor dining pavilion with a fireplace and kitchen surrounding a black gummite pool.

The palace looks its most attractive from the Bosphorus, from where its two bathing pavilions, one for the harem (women's only) and the other for the selamlik (men's only), can best be seen.

The wedding reception was held in a beautiful pavilion.

The pavilion in the park is a popular spot for picnics.

She sat quietly in the pavilion, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

The pavilion offers a stunning view of the lake.

The music concert took place in a grand pavilion.

The pavilion was decorated with colorful lanterns for the festival.

Visitors can relax in the shade of the pavilion.

The pavilion was built in traditional Chinese style.

The pavilion is a great place to admire the sunset.

The pavilion is a popular venue for outdoor weddings.

Real-world Examples

The teaching hospital had long outgrown its first building, a former livestock-judging pavilion.

Source: The Atlantic Monthly (Article Edition)

The next thing they saw was a pavilion pitched on one side of the open place.

Source: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

I'm thinking of holding an art competition at our pavilion.

Source: Crazy English 900 Sentences

But there were already two people in the pavilion.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

You mean, a park with pavilions, or a temple?

Source: English PK Platform - Authentic American English Audio Version

She was sitting in a pavilion outside a village.

Source: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

The Peel Group, an infrastructure and real-estate outfit, hosted a pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo last year.

Source: The Economist - International

Meanwhile, in the harbor, floating pavilions rise with the water level.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

At that moment, the entire pavilion fills with smiles. People dance.

Source: NPR News September 2017 Collection

This could be used for 250 additional pavilions for the future.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) October 2015 Collection

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