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pavilion

[puh-vil-yuhn] / pəˈvɪl yən /
NOUN
domed building or tent
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The plans would see a sports hub, play area, improvements to the BMX track and refurbishment of the existing pavilion.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Employees who live in the tent cabins were moved into the Curry Village pavilion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

"The White House is therefore considering the idea of a modest one-storey addition to the West Wing colonnade which would serve to restore a sense of symmetry around the original central pavilion."

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

At the song’s crescendo, one of the men jumps into the fountain outside the pavilion, prompting Disney cast members and security to intervene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Pinmei whispered right into Yishan’s ear as she pointed to a large stone sculpture at the foot of the pavilion.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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