hippodrome

noun

Definition of hippodromenext
as in dome

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Recent Examples of hippodrome The hippodrome thundered with the pounding of hooves as chariots raced neck and neck, wheels nearly touching, while the crowd roared with each dangerous turn. — Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026 Thirty years later the Greeks returned under Pompey and built a theater, a hippodrome, and a stadium. — Madeleine Schwartz, The New York Review of Books, 12 Feb. 2026 The central square is commanded by the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and the streets hold other imperial Ottoman-era mosques, Byzantine cisterns, and the remains of a hippodrome. — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025 The team took the practice field at the hippodrome—the Games’ horse facility, with a central field surrounded by a racetrack and grandstand—and everything seemed in good enough shape. — Will Grant, Outside Online, 11 June 2025 Advertisement The 2,500-year-old city, about 50 miles south of Beirut, is known for its pristine beaches, ancient harbor and imposing Roman ruins and hippodrome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. — Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 In 2020, the hippodrome hosted an international equestrian festival, bringing together riders from across West Africa. — Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hippodrome
  1. dome
  2. arena
  3. gymnasium
  4. park
  5. spa
  6. gym
Noun
  • Under the new Endangered Species Act interpretations, it would not be considered a federal offense to clear private palmetto flatwoods or cypress domes.
    — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Across the outfield concourse of the stadium (formerly known as Coolray Field), more than 300 emerald ceramic domes will be set to temperatures ranging from 200 to 700 degrees.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • But Antetokounmpo has now played in a scrimmage at his new home arena in front of Heat fans after being traded to Miami this past summer.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than arenas, Smith is continuing the To Be Free global residency, which kicked off last fall at Brooklyn’s Warsaw and has included runs at San Francisco’s historic Castro Theatre, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of arena
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  • Temporarily setting aside her usual day job, Colman modeled alongside a few other familiar faces in the runway show, held in a gymnasium setting.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Chaminade’s building program begins as one of its Mission League members, Harvard-Westlake, prepares to unveil its River Park Sports Complex in early 2027 that includes a pool, gymnasium, two playing fields, a parking lot, tennis courts and a cafe.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of gymnasium
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  • Slowly but surely, these changes could impact visitors to the park, Turner said.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Despite being home to multiple public parks, the subdivision has just two public vehicle entrances.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of park
Noun
  • One of the three walk-in closets is situated in the very large bedroom, and the bathroom has been given a spa makeover with a marble shower.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Here the 40,000-square-foot wellness facility—the largest dedicated spa on Shura Island—includes 39 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms that overlook lagoons and gardens.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of spa
Noun
  • The 37-year-old, clad in a white tank top, loose gray sweatpants and white gym socks, looks back on the years that went into building the home to her liking.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Adam Rodriguez as Ruben Chapa, a trainer at the local El Centro boxing gym.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of gym

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