pavilion roof

noun

1. a pyramidal hip roof.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pavilion roof¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

A few acres were instantly cleared, and a small stone house with pavilion roof was erected, which he named Waba Cottage.

From Project Gutenberg

The sedans were constructed after the model of a large square garden-tent with a pavilion roof, the front side being open.

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Marnik was holding it an unobtrusive inch or so above the flat top of the dome, away from the edge of the pavilion roof.

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