pavilion
noun/pəˈvɪljən/
Frequency rank: #6,683 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a large, often ornate tent or open building used for gatherings or exhibitions.
Example sentence
The wedding reception was held in a large pavilion decorated with flowers and soft lighting.
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