gazebos

noun

plural of gazebo
as in pavilions
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views a gazebo on the mansion's south lawn

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Recent Examples of gazebos Next to the steps to Mont Bessou, there is a welcoming committee sheltering from the rain under several pop-up gazebos. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Keep reading to shop more sunrooms and outdoor gazebos at Amazon—starting at $310. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 Our gardens and farms, our houses, porches, lean-tos, gazebos and birdhouses are statements of power and possession but also more than that. — Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 Try the Maria Luisa park—formerly the gardens of the ​​San Telmo palace and full of romantic fountains and gazebos—or veer slightly out of the center to the Alamillo Park, located on the Isla de la Cartuja. — Agnish Ray, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2025
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pavilions
Noun
  • The designs incorporate three elements—pavilions, a patio, and a stage—in a 22,000-square-foot area at the southwest corner of the museum’s campus.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There are pavilions and live installations where the audience can immerse themselves in these worlds.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of pavilions

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“Gazebos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gazebos. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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