Definition

1. Noun:
   • An Asian temple: A pagoda is a type of religious building, most commonly a Buddhist temple, found in many parts of Asia.
   • A tiered tower structure: Architecturally, a pagoda is characterized by its multiple, upward-curving roofs or eaves, often arranged in a pyramidal or tiered form.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The ancient pagoda stood on the hill overlooking the village.
  • We visited a beautiful wooden pagoda during our trip to Japan.
  • The pagoda's design, with its many tiers, is symbolic in Buddhist architecture.

Advanced Usage

• "pagoda tree": Refers to specific trees, like the , historically associated with temple grounds.
  • The courtyard was shaded by an old pagoda tree.

Variants and Related Words

• Pagod (archaic noun): An older, less common spelling for pagoda.
• Pagoda-like (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of a pagoda in structure or appearance.
  • The building had a pagoda-like roof.

Synonyms

• Stupa: A dome-shaped structure containing Buddhist relics, common in some Asian traditions (note: a stupa is a related but distinct architectural form).
• Temple: A general term for a building used for religious worship.

Related Phrases

• "to plant a pagoda tree" (idiomatic, historical): Refers to securing a lucrative position, especially in the historical British administration of India, from which one could make a fortune.
  • He went to the colonies hoping to plant a pagoda tree.

Related Idioms

• Pagoda sleeve: A style of wide, flaring sleeve on a garment.
  • Her dress featured elegant pagoda sleeves.

Noun

1. an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof