Hippodrome
noun
A large, open-air stadium, especially one used for horse or chariot racing in ancient Greece or Rome.
Many important races were held in the grand hippodrome of ancient Rome.

Often appears as...
- ancient hippodrome
- grand hippodrome
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Historical
noun
A theater or other performance venue.
The concert will be held at the Hippodrome - a well-known venue in the city.

Often appears as...
- hippodrome theatre
- hippodrome concert
noun
A circus, especially one held in an enclosed building.
The children were excited to see the acrobats and exotic animals at the hippodrome.

Often appears as...
- circus at the hippodrome
- hippodrome show
noun
A large, open-air stadium, especially one used for horse or chariot racing in ancient Greece or Rome.
Many important races were held in the grand hippodrome of ancient Rome.

Often appears as...
- ancient hippodrome
- grand hippodrome
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A theater or other performance venue.
The concert will be held at the Hippodrome - a well-known venue in the city.

Often appears as...
- hippodrome theatre
- hippodrome concert
noun
A circus, especially one held in an enclosed building.
The children were excited to see the acrobats and exotic animals at the hippodrome.

Often appears as...
- circus at the hippodrome
- hippodrome show
Definition 1 of 3

Ancient Origin
The word originated in ancient times, referring to stadiums for horse and chariot races.

Replicas of the Roman hippodrome often feature in historical films.
Cultural Monument
'Hippodrome' implies historical significance tied to Greek or Roman cultures.

The hippodrome remains are now a popular tourist attraction.
Archeological Interest
Hippodromes are of interest in archaeology, providing insights into ancient sports and society.

An excavated hippodrome revealed the advanced engineering of its time.
Ancient Origin
The word originated in ancient times, referring to stadiums for horse and chariot races.

Replicas of the Roman hippodrome often feature in historical films.
Cultural Monument
'Hippodrome' implies historical significance tied to Greek or Roman cultures.

The hippodrome remains are now a popular tourist attraction.
Archeological Interest
Hippodromes are of interest in archaeology, providing insights into ancient sports and society.

An excavated hippodrome revealed the advanced engineering of its time.
Ancient Origin
The word originated in ancient times, referring to stadiums for horse and chariot races.

Replicas of the Roman hippodrome often feature in historical films.
Cultural Monument
'Hippodrome' implies historical significance tied to Greek or Roman cultures.

The hippodrome remains are now a popular tourist attraction.
Archeological Interest
Hippodromes are of interest in archaeology, providing insights into ancient sports and society.

An excavated hippodrome revealed the advanced engineering of its time.
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