Pavilion

Word PAVILION
Character 8
Hyphenation pa vil ion
Pronunciations /pəˈvɪljən/

Definitions and meanings of "Pavilion"

What do we mean by pavilion?

An ornate tent. noun

A light, sometimes ornamental roofed structure, used for amusement or shelter, as at parks or fairs. noun

A usually temporary structure erected at a fair or show for use by an exhibitor. noun

A large structure housing sports or entertainment facilities; an arena. noun

A structure or another building connected to a larger building; an annex. noun

One of a group of related buildings forming a complex, as of a hospital. noun

The lower surface of a brilliant-cut gem, slanting outward from the culet to the girdle. noun

To cover or furnish with or as if with a pavilion. transitive verb

To put in or as if in a pavilion. transitive verb

A tent; a temporary movable habitation: particularly, a large tent raised on posts. noun

Hence A canopy; a covering. noun

In architecture: A building of small or moderate size, isolated, but properly in a relation of more or less dependence on a larger or principal building. noun

A part of a building of considerable size projecting from the main body, particularly in the middle or at an angle of a front. noun

In apiculture, the middle hive in a collateral system. noun

In heraldry, a tent used as a bearing: rare and represented in various ways, as a wall-tent, bell-tent, etc., at the choice of the artist. noun

A coif or wig. noun

In anatomy, the outer ear; the pinna or auricle of the ear. noun

In brilliant-cutting, the sloping surfaces between the girdle and culet, taken together; also, the whole lower or pyramidal part of the stone, taken from the girdle and including the culet or collet. See brilliant. noun

In music. See pavillon. noun

An ornate tent.

A light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place.

A structure, sometimes temporary, erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc.

The building where the players change clothes, wait to bat, and eat their meals.

A detached or semi-detached building at a hospital or other building complex.

The lower surface of a brilliant-cut gemstone, lying between the girdle and collet.

The cartiliginous part of the outer ear; auricle.

The fimbriated extremity of the Fallopian tube.

A flag, ensign, or banner.

A tent used as a bearing.

A covering; a canopy; figuratively, the sky.

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The word "pavilion" in example sentences

In front of the pavilion is a small observation deck. ❋ Unknown (2006)

On the lower ground floor of the pavilion is the gallery of the Overseas Settlement. ❋ Unknown (1924)

The centre of the pavilion is a great banqueting-hall with domed roof thirty feet above the tessellated pavement. ❋ Unknown (1891)

"What we're talking about is what we call a pavilion, which is the central laying of a slab of concrete with a roof with 1,000 feet of storage. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The exterior of the pavilion is clad in wood slats and features a special collection system to harvest rainwater, which will then be used inside the building. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The pavilion is designed to showcase the sights, smells, tastes, sounds and feel of France, and visitors will be able to sample French food and watch classic french films. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The pavilion is a big loop on which visitors ride around on one of the 1,500 bikes available at the entrance, a chance to experience the Danish urban way. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The pavilion is clad in a trellis-like structure and features a garden inside with plants growing on the walls, a roof garden and pools of water. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The pavilion is an example of how Finns are building better cities according to the principles of sustainable development. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The pavilion is made with stone, while this appears to be made of brick. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The pavilion is a transparent cube housing a huge digital circle in the center-symbolizing the Earth. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In keeping with the Expo's theme, "Better City, Better Life," to promote sustainable urban living, Holland's pavilion is in the shape of a lucky figure 8 and has been dubbed "Happy Street" for its pedestrian walk through futuristic, green buildings. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The pavilion is constructed with a standing seam zinc roof, glazed on the sides with views and panels of durable timber cladding. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Now that the $54-million pavilion is ready for a clutch of celebratory galas this weekend and an official public opening Oct. 2 and 3, it's evident that Govan's decision to arrange for the building to be viewed -- and written about -- at that preliminary stage was, if not a risk, then at least strategically something of a double-edged sword. ❋ Los Angeles Times (2010)

Designed by Urban Ecosystems, the Air Tree pavilion is to be built from recycled materials and will be 100% energy self-sufficient. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The pavilion is so grand because during the harvest more than 700 of the residents come together in the joyous shared activity of crushing grapes. ❋ Unknown (2006)

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