pagoda.

An Asian religious structure, often tower-like with tiered roofs, whose form varies by tradition.

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Words that belong together

• tiered pagoda
• temple pagoda

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A tiered pagoda rose above the trees.

The guide explained the temple pagoda’s form.

The old pagoda overlooked the courtyard.

Usage notes

Primary category: architecture. Forms: Singular pagoda; plural pagodas. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.