hippodrome
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈhɪpəˌdroʊm/
- Archaic
:
hipódromo
- Races were held in the hippodrome immediately after the horse races, which was a real test of bikemanship because of the track's loose dirt.
- a new hippodrome
A Gator jumped out at me once at the Hippodrome where I'd thrown him out or help to throw him out through the side exit.
- A Gator jumped out at me once at the Hippodrome where I'd thrown him out or help to throw him out through the side exit.
Examples
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Horse races were generally held in the hippodrome, but these were scheduled for one of the streets of the city.
Academic text (1994) -
The Hippodrome is packed solid.
Fiction book (1995) -
I spent a whole day walking around with one host, who took me to the hippodrome, the park, and a museum.
Blog text (24) -
I wanted to see the Hippodrome.
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A new hippodrome was built in an area to the south of the city, and a streetcar line was constructed to reach it.
Academic text (1994) -
After he left Cody's show, Standing Bear joined another show appearing at the Hippodrome in New York—for which Standing Bear's brother Henry had recruited the Indian performers.
Academic text (2002) -
The annual horse race drew thousands of spectators to the hippodrome for a day of thrilling competitions.
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Families gathered at the hippodrome to enjoy the exciting events and cheer for their favorite horses.
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The city plans to renovate the old hippodrome to host more equestrian events and community activities.
Synonyms
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4.7
A large building like a sports stadium with many seats for events
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4.6
A large old open building in Rome where people watch gladiator fights and public shows
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9.9
A place like a stadium where people take part in races
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Morphology
hippodrome = hippo + drome
The components 'hippo' and 'drome' are not standalone English words, and the meaning as a stadium for horse events is not immediately clear to learners.
Etymology
The word hippodrome comes from Greek parts hippo- meaning 'horse', as in hippopotamus, and -drome meaning 'race' or 'course'. So a hippodrome is a 'horse course', a stadium where horses or chariots race.