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Pavilion Common

Pavilion has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

large and often sumptuous tent

"The royal pavilion stood majestically in the center of the garden, a magnificent tent adorned with gold embroidery that housed the king's court during the summer festival."

2

An ornate tent.

"The emperor rested under an elaborate pavilion decorated with intricate gold embroidery and silk curtains."

Verb
1

To furnish with a pavilion.

"The garden was paved and furnished with a pavilion to provide shelter from the sun."

In plain English: There is no verb form of pavilion; it is only used as a noun to describe an open-sided building or structure, often found at fairs or gardens.

"The new convention center features an open-air pavilion where guests can enjoy lunch under the stars."

Example Sentences
"The new convention center features an open-air pavilion where guests can enjoy lunch under the stars." verb
"The pavilion was constructed to serve as a gathering space for guests." verb
"We visited the small pavilion near the lake during our walk." verb
"Her artistic talent shone brightly in the art pavilion at the fair." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
tent

Origin

The word "pavilion" entered English from Middle English, originally describing a tent that resembled the wings of a butterfly or moth. This connection between the structure's shape and insects is why the term shares roots with words for butterflies in French and Latin.

Rhyming Words
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