pavilion
/pəˈvɪljən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pavilions · pavilioning · pavilioned
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An ornate tent.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To furnish with a pavilion.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Meaning · English
To put inside a pavilion.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pavilion” mean?
An ornate tent.
Is “pavilion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.