pavilion

The word “pavilion” means a large, often decorative tent, or a light open structure used as a shelter or for events. In plain terms, a large tent-like or open-sided building used for shelter, events, or exhibitions.

“Pavilion” is pronounced puh-VIHL-yuhn (/pəˈvɪljən/ in IPA).

Here is “pavilion” used in a sentence: “The wedding reception was held in a pavilion by the lake.”

“Pavilion” is a noun.

The word “pavilion” comes from Latin. From Latin papilio, "butterfly" — early tents were named for their canvas sides, which spread out like wings.

“Pavilion” is an uncommon word in modern English.

“Pavilion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, often decorative tent, or a light open structure used as a shelter or for events.

A tent is typically a simple, portable shelter, while a pavilion is often a larger, more decorative structure, such as an elaborate tent or light open building used for events, exhibitions, or shelter. Pavilions tend to be more architecturally distinctive and are often intended for public gathering rather than basic camping.

At a sports ground, a pavilion is a building used to house players, officials, and often spectators, providing changing rooms, seating, or shelter, particularly common at cricket grounds in British usage.

Yes, pavilion commonly describes a building used to house exhibits at a fair or exhibition, such as a national pavilion at a world's fair showcasing a particular country's culture or products.