pavillon

American  

[pa-vee-yawn] / pa viˈyɔ̃ /

noun

Music.

plural

pavillons

1. the bell of a wind instrument.

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Etymology

Origin of pavillon

1875–80; < French: literally, pavilion

Example Sentences

One notable 1920s Brown-designed residence in the Bay Area is a distinctly Gallic pavillon, replete with mansard roofs, wrought-iron railings, and French doors opening to romantic gardens.

From Architectural Digest • May 5, 2015

It is practically nothing more than what the French would call a pavillon, and is known as the Unterpfaar, the lower parish.

From The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

This "pavillon" was a charming place, originally built by the Prince de Conti for a mistress, and in it every convenience and luxury had been placed.

From A Start in Life by Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

There was only one étude now; only half the boys came back, and the pavillon des petits was shut up, study, class‑rooms, dormitories, and all—except that two masters slept there still.

From The Martian by Du Maurier, George

Les navires de pavillon étranger peuvent entrer librement malgré le blocus.

From Letters to "The Times" upon War and Neutrality (1881-1920) by Holland, Thomas Erskine, Sir