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- [puh-vil-yuh n]
- /pəˈvɪl yən/
- /pəˈvɪl.jən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-vil-yuh n]
- /pəˈvɪl yən/
Definitions of pavilion word
- noun pavilion a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits, etc., as in a park or fair. 1
- noun pavilion any of a number of separate or attached buildings forming a hospital or the like. 1
- noun pavilion Architecture. a projecting element of a façade, used especially at the center or at each end and usually treated so as to suggest a tower. 1
- noun pavilion a tent, especially a large and elaborate one. 1
- noun pavilion a small, ornamental building in a garden. 1
- noun pavilion Also called base. Jewelry. the part of a cut gem below the girdle. 1
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Origin of pavilion
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English pavilon < Old French paveillon < Latin pāpiliōn- (stem of pāpiliō) butterfly
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Parts of speech for Pavilion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pavilion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
pavilion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pavilion
noun pavilion
- hogan — Ben, 1912–97, U.S. golfer.
- arbor — An arbor is a shelter in a garden which is formed by leaves and stems of plants growing close together over a light framework.
- arbour — An arbour is a shelter in a garden which is formed by leaves and stems of plants growing close together over a light framework.
- bandstand — A bandstand is a platform with a roof where a military band or a brass band can play in the open air.
- gazebo — a structure, as an open or latticework pavilion or summerhouse, built on a site that provides an attractive view.
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