: a tower in eastern Asia usually with roofs curving upward at the division of each of several stories and erected as a temple or memorial
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The Pavilion's collection includes rare Chinese porcelain pagodas–made circa 1800 in Jingdezhen, China during the Qing dynasty.
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Colour offers a range of interactive experiences for visitors of all ages.—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 The model and actress can also be seen lounging on a zebra skin, straddling a black marble panther, and flaunting dramatic pagoda shoulders in a red pantsuit that nearly matches her lipstick.—Miles Socha, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 The setting includes pagodas, bridges, and a teahouse.—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025 The outdoor patio, surrounded by palm trees and murals, is home to a majestic pagoda.—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pagoda
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Portuguese pagode statue of a deity, Hindu or Buddhist temple
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