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hippodrome

hippodrome

1 9.9
A stadium for horse races and shows
  • 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.

Examples

  • 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.

    On the Town (1949)

  • 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.

  • Families gathered at the hippodrome to enjoy the exciting events and cheer for their favorite horses.

  • The city plans to renovate the old hippodrome to host more equestrian events and community activities.

Synonyms

coliseum
vshippodrome
45 4.7

A large building like a sports stadium with many seats for events

is used especially for horse shows, races, and chariot events
Colosseum
vshippodrome
8 4.6

A large old open building in Rome where people watch gladiator fights and public shows

is a general arena for horse shows and chariot races not a single monument
stade
vshippodrome
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A place like a stadium where people take part in races

focuses on horse and chariot racing rather than mainly foot athletics

How Big

stadium
659 1.4
hippodrome
  • Archaic
1 9.9
arena
129 2.9

Surface Forms

hippodrome singular
hippodromes plural

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.