pavilions

noun

Definition of pavilionsnext
plural of pavilion
as in kiosks
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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  1. kiosks
  2. alcoves
  3. casinos
Noun
  • Also, be on the lookout for self-serve kiosks with your airline’s brand.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Also, keep your eyes peeled for self-serve kiosks with your airline’s brand.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of kiosks
Noun
  • The second floor has two more bedrooms and another full bath, with shallow alcoves in the bedrooms following the gambrel roofline adding space and visual interest.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, Gabriela Narvaez, general contractor and founder of Guild Properties, shares that requests for principal bedroom alcoves are increasing.
    Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of alcoves
Noun
  • Other autos, casinos, and travel names were weaker, too.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
  • But the biggest threats come from billionaire corporate land developers and scheming local government officials, eager to get their greedy hands on all that gorgeous acreage to build casinos, resort hotels, golf courses, and the like.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of casinos
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pavilion

pavilions

paving the way (for)

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