pavilion.

1. A freestanding building used for recreation, display, shelter, or a related activity.

2. A distinct wing or projecting section of a larger building.

3. A large tent or canopy, especially one used ceremonially or decoratively.

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Words that belong together

• garden pavilion
• sports pavilion

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The garden pavilion stood by the lake.

Players returned to the sports pavilion.

The exhibition occupied a temporary pavilion.

Usage notes

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