pagoda — A tiered tower with multiple eaves, common in Asia and associated with Buddhist or Hindu temples
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A tiered tower with multiple eaves, common in Asia and associated with Buddhist or Hindu temples
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈɡoʊdə/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother climbed the five-story pagoda despite being 80 years old, putting my lazy teenager to shame.
- The pagoda's bells rang softly in the morning breeze.
- He tried to build a snow pagoda in his backyard, but it looked more like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
pagoda
NOUN[/pəˈɡoʊdə/]
A tiered tower with multiple eaves, common in Asia and associated with Buddhist or Hindu temples
Multi-tiered tower with curved eaves
Rhonda and her Honda find peace by the pagoda
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Portuguese traders' encounters with Asian religious structures in the 17th century, who called them 'pagode' based on local terminology. This Portuguese form traces back to Sanskrit 'bhagavat' (sacred or divine), reflecting the religious significance of these temple towers.
Breakdown
Portuguese 'pagode' (from Sanskrit bhagavat, meaning sacred) → English 'pagoda', with the final vowel shift reflecting anglicization of the Portuguese loanword.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother climbed the five-story pagoda despite being 80 years old, putting my lazy teenager to shame.”
“The pagoda's bells rang softly in the morning breeze.”
“He tried to build a snow pagoda in his backyard, but it looked more like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.”
“The pagoda serves as a landmark for tourists visiting the temple complex.”
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