velodrome
What is another word for velodrome? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An indoor arena with a banked oval track built for cycle racing.
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How to use velodrome
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an indoor velodrome
race at the velodrome
It is a specialist but widely understood sporting term.
Etymology
The word was borrowed from French vélodrome, itself formed from vélo, meaning bicycle, and the combining form -drome, meaning racecourse or arena.
Full origin of velodrome →Frequently asked questions
What is a velodrome?
A velodrome is an indoor arena with a banked oval track designed for bicycle racing.
Where does the word velodrome come from?
It comes from French vélodrome, combining vélo, meaning bicycle, with -drome, meaning racecourse.
Are velodromes only used for racing?
The word itself refers specifically to a cycling arena, though some venues built as velodromes are also used for other events.
