Synonyms for hippodrome

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hip-uh-drohm

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɪp əˌdroʊm

Définition of hippodrome

Origin : 1580s, from French hippodrome, from Latin hippodromos "race course," from Greek hippodromos "chariot road, race course for chariots," from hippos "horse" (see equine) + dromos "course" (see dromedary). In modern use for "circus performance place," and thus extended to "large theater for stage shows."

noun arena

Example sentences :

"I thought we were all going somewhere—to the Hippodrome, Peter," Biddy said.
Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James

May I pause for a few moments, and say something about the Hippodrome?
Extract from : « Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 » by Various

He was to perform at the London Hippodrome, before going to the States.
Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne

His installation of “Bridging the Abyss” at the Hippodrome had taken him the whole day.
Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne

After a triumphant season at the Hippodrome, he had left for America.
Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne

He, after his engagement at the Hippodrome, went off to America; Lily traveled on her part.
Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne

His daily success at the Hippodrome did not divert him from the end he had in view.
Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne

That dishes the waterspouts at the Hippodrome, the avalanches, everything!
Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne

"I went to the Hippodrome with another boy," wept Alexander.
Extract from : « A Coin of Edward VII » by Fergus Hume

We've got a box at the Hippodrome; you must come and bring your aunt.
Extract from : « Oh! Susannah! » by Mark Ambient

Words or expressions associated with your search

Most wanted synonyms

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019