Pagoda

/pəˈɡoʊdə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tiered tower with multiple eaves, common in East Asia, often used as a place of worship or as a shrine.

The ancient pagoda stood majestically in the center of the temple complex.

A building resembling a pagoda, especially one with a circular base and tapering form.

They built a beautiful garden with a small pagoda for visitors to enjoy.

A structure typically found in Buddhist and Hindu architecture used for storing sacred relics.

Visitors traveled from far and wide to admire the relics housed within the golden pagoda.

A type of tower, usually in a religious context, characterized by its distinct architectural style.

The pagoda's unique design attracted architecture enthusiasts who studied its historical significance.

From Portuguese 'pagode,' which means 'temple' or 'shrine.'

pagoda style

A style of architecture characterized by tiered roofs and ornate designs.

stone pagoda

A pagoda made primarily of stone, often used in gardens.

stupa

A hemispherical structure containing relics, used as a place of meditation.

temple

A building devoted to worship, especially in religions like Buddhism and Hinduism.