as in kiosk
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views the park's pavilions may be rented for wedding receptions and other social gatherings

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Recent Examples of pavilion By Mother’s Day in 1927, former first lady Edith Wilson, the widow of President Woodrow Wilson, officiated at a groundbreaking ceremony for a permanent memorial stone-and-slate pavilion at the grove. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024 Amenities include a gunite swimming pool, an outdoor entertaining pavilion, a pond, a sandy beach, a dock, and a standalone barn with a spare bedroom. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 There is also a designer pavilion which showcases details of planning exterior and interiors. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 After Freeman blasted his game-winning shot into the right-field pavilion, the ball rolled next to Zachary’s feet. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pavilion 
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Noun
  • Order online, or from a kiosk in the lobby, get a number and use it to open a glass door where your food resides.
    Essence, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
  • If temperatures are higher, pack a picnic and linger in Meadow Park, which has a nice stretch of beach, or rent a kayak or paddleboard from a marina kiosk to get out on the water.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • According to a Wisconsin casino's study, the majority of people looked for more good luck than bad luck.
    Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • And he was asked to open for Bob Saget at a casino in Indiana.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Downstairs, the cozy vibes continue in the Nook alcove, while an outdoor dining area includes a barbecue and a dining table for up to six.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
  • An example is found in his Union Pier Passive House in Union Pier, Mich., where the living and dining area is a tall space flooded with natural light from above, and where alcoves deliver to the hand and eye natural materials such as wood and stone.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

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“Pavilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilion. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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