belvedere
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌbɛlvɪˈdɪr/
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belvedere
- Ramirez and Jack walk together on the belvedere, which is an observation area with a railing around it, overlooking the abandoned prison.
- Belvedere Palace galleries
Examples
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We strolled in the Flemish Garden of the Four Seasons and the Belvedere Garden.
Fiction book (1994) -
Set in beautiful grounds, Belvedere Palace is a magnificent example of Viennese architecture.
Blog text (27) -
He's taken him to Belvedere Castle in Central Park.
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On the walk to the Belvedere, we passed the house where Galileo lived.
Academic text (1999) -
That is the Duomo, seen from the Belvedere.
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We enjoyed the view from the belvedere that overlooked the vast countryside.
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The old belvedere in the park is a popular spot for tourists to take photographs.
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They built a charming belvedere in their backyard to relax and enjoy the sunset.
Synonyms
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4.4
A large tent or open-sided building used outdoors for events
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5.5
A small covered structure with open sides in a garden or park where people sit to rest
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4.2
A tall building that lets you see far across the land or sea for sightseeing
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Etymology
Belvedere comes from the Italian parts bel ('beautiful') and vedere ('to see'), which together mean 'beautiful view'. So a belvedere is a small building or pavilion made to give a lovely view.