pa‧vil‧ion /pəˈvɪljən/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: paveillon, from Latin papilio 'butterfly'; because it was thought to look like a butterfly's wings]

1. a temporary building or tent which is used for public entertainment or exhibitions and is often large with a lot of space and light:
the German pavilion at the World Trade Fair

2. British English a building beside a sports field, especially a cricket field, used by the players and people watching the game

3. American English a very large building with big open areas used for sports and other public events:
victory before a home crowd at Maples Pavilion

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