Pavilion or Pavillion – Which Spelling Is Correct?

“Pavilion” and “Pavillion” seem to be fairly similar to each other. Can we assume they’re synonyms that could interchange?

We want to find out if both forms are correct, or if one of them should be avoided. We also want to know the meaning and proper use of the word.

Pavilion or Pavillion – Which Spelling Is Correct?

“Pavilion” and “Pavillion” aren’t synonyms. “Pavilion” is the only acceptable form for the word that indicates a space constructed for large events. Its correct spelling is “Pavilion” and that’s the one you should use in your sentences. “Pavillion” is incorrect in the English language and you should avoid using it.

Take a look at the examples below:

• Meet me in the north pavilion in one hour.
• Meet me in the north pavillion in one hour. (incorrect)

“Pavilion” is a type of construction, usually utilized for large public events. This is the only correct form to spell this word, the only acceptable way to do it. “Pavillion” is incorrect and shouldn’t be used.

Pavilion

“Pavilion” is a type of construction and this is the correct spelling for it. Usually, a “Pavilion” is near an area where sports are practiced and from where people can watch the sports activity.

In The Cambridge Dictionary, we find a definition that expands this idea, by adding the following: “a temporary structure, such as a large tent, especially used at public events or for shows”. That definition clarifies that “Pavilion” isn’t restricted to sports events.

Also, “Pavilion” can indicate one of a group of related buildings, like a hospital, for example, that has many “Pavilions”.

Take a look at some helpful examples below:

1. The pavilion was built in the 1900s and still looks perfect.
2. There are many picnic pavilions scattered around the park.
3. The pavilion was undamaged by the heavy storm.
4. Entering the pavilion, pictures are lining the walls.
5. The festival was made up of various stages and pavilions.

Pavillion

“Pavillion” is a misspelling of the word “Pavilion” and doesn’t work as an alternate form for it. Keep in mind that in different languages the word “Pavillion” may be appropriate. Our point here is that in the English language it’s not and the only acceptable form of this word is “Pavilion”.

Is “Pavillion” a word? According to The Cambridge Dictionary, “Pavillion” isn’t a word in the English language. Therefore, it shouldn’t be used and you should always avoid it.

Let’s take a look at some examples that include the incorrect spelling “Pavillion”, followed by a corrected version of the same sentence using the proper “Pavilion”.

1. The cricket pavillion wasn’t used during winter. (incorrect)
2. The cricket pavilion wasn’t used during winter.

3. The community pavillion is never busy. (incorrect)
4. The community pavilion is never busy.

5. How much money was invested into the construction of the pavillion? (incorrect)
6. How much money was invested into the construction of the pavilion?

Which Is Used the Most?

Which one of those forms is used more often, “Pavilion” or “Pavillion”? Take a look at the graph from Google Ngram Viewer below.

The graph shows that “Pavilion” is the prevalent form, which is used by people more frequently. Because this is the correct form, with the acceptable spelling, we didn’t expect the graph to reflect anything different.

“Pavillion” is much less used, appearing very close to the bottom of the graph. However, we can see that this word is used now and then, by some people. We believe this happens because “Pavillion”, with this spelling is acceptable in some other languages, other than English.

You must keep in mind, though, that the fact that a word is acceptable in a different language doesn’t make it right to use it when communicating in English. Likewise, using an incorrect word many times won’t make it right.

You should always use the word “Pavilion” and avoid, as much as possible, using the incorrect form “Pavillion”.

Final Thoughts

As similar as they may seem, “Pavilion” and “Pavillion” aren’t alternate forms of each other. “Pavilion” is the correct spelling you can use in your sentences and speeches. “Pavillion” is a misspelling and, as with any incorrect form, it should be avoided.