pavilion roof

noun

1. a pyramidal hip roof.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pavilion roof¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Solar panels have been installed on the pavilion roof and native trees were planted beyond the boundary rope field to better soak up excess water, with the grass wildflowers left to grow and rewild with reduced mowing and trimming.

From BBC

My best memories of Gas Works Park are of stepping up off the ground to climb up the piping under the pavilion roof.

From Seattle Times

These included medieval paintings at Longthorpe Tower in Peterborough, World War One graffiti at Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire, and the Archer Pavilion roof at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, which needed securing.

From BBC

At Gros Islet, he sent a Chris Woakes delivery on to the pavilion roof.

From Seattle Times

For example, the iconic pavilion roof over the left-field bleachers provides slightly more shade than the right-field pavilion roof.

From Los Angeles Times