hippodrome
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Noun — A stadium or arena originally built for horse and chariot racing.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek hippódromos ("horse" + "course/track"), via Latin and French.
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What does “hippodrome” mean?
The word “hippodrome” means a stadium or arena originally built for horse and chariot racing. In plain terms, originally a horse-racing track; the name later got reused for theatres and entertainment venues.
How do you pronounce “hippodrome”?
“Hippodrome” is pronounced HIH-puh-drohm (/ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “hippodrome” in a sentence?
Here is “hippodrome” used in a sentence: “The ancient hippodrome could seat tens of thousands of spectators.”
What part of speech is “hippodrome”?
“Hippodrome” is a noun.
Where does the word “hippodrome” come from?
The word “hippodrome” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek hippódromos ("horse" + "course/track"), via Latin and French.
How many meanings does “hippodrome” have?
“Hippodrome” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stadium or arena originally built for horse and chariot racing.