pavilion
pavilion Lexical Profile
pavilion Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A light, usually open structure used for shelter, concerts, exhibits, or recreation, often situated in a park, large garden, or fairground.
"The community jazz band played a lively concert at the park pavilion on Sunday afternoon."
A prominent, projecting subdivision of a monumental building, usually located at the center or the ends and featuring its own distinct roofline.
"The museum's eastern pavilion houses a remarkable collection of Renaissance art."
A large, elaborate tent, traditionally one with a peaked top used by royalty or military commanders in historical encampments.
"The knights gathered in the king's grand pavilion to discuss their strategy for the upcoming joust."
• verb
To enclose, shelter, or furnish with a pavilion or a tent.
"The organizers pavilioned the VIP viewing area to protect the special guests from the sudden afternoon rain."
• Rhymes for pavilion
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English pavilioun, borrowed from Old French paveillon ('tent'), derived from Latin papilio ('butterfly', and later 'tent'), likely because the flaps of an elaborate tent resembled a butterfly's spread wings.
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