noun

pavilion

puh-VIHL-yuhn

noun

A large, often decorative tent, or a light open structure used as a shelter or for events.

"The wedding reception was held in a pavilion by the lake."

A building used to house exhibits, spectators, or players, especially at a sports ground or fair.

"The cricket team walked back to the pavilion after the innings."

"Each country had its own pavilion at the world expo."

How to Use Pavilion

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA large tent-like or open-sided building used for shelter, events, or exhibitions.

Common pairings

cricket pavilion exhibition pavilion a pavilion tent

pavilioned past tense, pavilions plural, pavilions singular

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The wedding reception was held in a _____ by the lake.

From Latin papilio, "butterfly" — early tents were named for their canvas sides, which spread out like wings.

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