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motordrome

motordrome

9.8
A building where people show cars or motorcycles and do stunts
  • noun
  • /ˈmoʊtərˌdroʊm/
  • Archaic
translation icon : motódromo
  • Spectators filled the motordrome to watch daring stunt drivers perform high-speed tricks.

Examples

  • The old motordrome was renovated to host modern car exhibitions and racing events.

  • The new motordrome opened last weekend.

  • The annual motorcycle festival was held at the historic motordrome on the edge of town.

  • Have you seen the latest show at the motordrome?

  • The annual exhibition at the motordrome featured thrilling motorcycle stunts and impressive demonstrations.

  • Fans eagerly gathered at the motordrome to watch the latest motor-vehicle exhibits and performances.

  • The city's new motordrome became a popular venue for car shows and motorsport events.

Synonyms

arena
vsmotordrome
129 2.9

A large building with seats where people watch sports or concerts

is focused specifically on enclosed motor-vehicle exhibitions and stunt demonstrations
velodrome
vsmotordrome
1 9.2

An oval track with steep sides for bicycle racing

is an enclosed venue for motor-vehicle exhibitions and stunt demonstrations not racing

How Big

stadium
659 1.4
motordrome
  • Archaic
9.8
arena
129 2.9
garage
614 1.0
workshop
61 2.3

Surface Forms

motordrome singular
motordromes plural

Morphology

motordrome = motor (semi-transparent) = motor + drome

The element 'motor' is clear, but the combining element '-drome' (meaning a place/track) is not familiar to many learners, so the full sense is not fully predictable from components.

Etymology

Motordrome combines motor and -drome, where the -drome part comes from the Greek dromos meaning 'race' or 'running'. So a motordrome is literally a place where motors 'run', which helps explain why the word is used for an arena or building for motor shows and stunt demonstrations.