Pagoda

Pronunciation: /pəˈɡoʊdə/

Definitions of pagoda

noun a tiered tower with multiple eaves, built in traditions originating as stupa in historic South Asia and further developed in East Asia

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a pagoda while on vacation in Asia.

A2 The pagoda was surrounded by beautiful gardens.

B1 The pagoda's architecture was intricate and stunning.

B2 Visitors climbed the steps of the pagoda to get a better view.

C1 The pagoda's history dates back hundreds of years.

C2 Scholars study the pagoda's significance in religious and cultural contexts.

Examples of pagoda in a Sentence

formal The pagoda is a traditional tower-like structure found in many Asian countries.

informal Let's visit the pagoda in the park, it's so beautiful!

slang That pagoda is lit, we should take some cool pics there.

figurative Her mind was like a pagoda, full of ancient wisdom and knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of pagoda

• past tense: pagodaed
• plural: pagodas
• comparative: more pagoda
• superlative: most pagoda
• present tense: pagoda
• future tense: will pagoda
• perfect tense: have pagodaed
• continuous tense: is pagodaing
• singular: pagoda
• positive degree: pagoda
• infinitive: to pagoda
• gerund: pagodaing
• participle: pagodaed

Origin and Evolution of pagoda

First Known Use: 1582 year

Language of Origin: Portuguese

Story behind the word: The word 'pagoda' is believed to have originated from the Portuguese word 'pagode', which was derived from the Tamil word 'pagavadi' meaning 'temple'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to Hindu or Buddhist temples in India, the term 'pagoda' later came to be associated with East Asian tower-like structures with multiple tiers, such as those found in China and Japan.