geodesic

1 of 2

adjective

geo·​de·​sic ˌjē-ə-ˈde-sik  -ˈdē- 

-zik

1

: geodetic

2

: made of light straight structural elements mostly in tension

a geodesic dome

geodesic

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noun

: the shortest line between two points that lies in a given surface

Examples of geodesic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Accommodations along the way include geodesic domes, and evenings offer plenty of stargazing opportunities. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026

Other award-winning sites include a place with a drive-in movie theater near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, geodesic domes in Texas, safari tents in Kentucky, a secluded tent getaway in the Catskills of New York and a converted school bus outside Lake Huron in Michigan. —Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026

Noun

The original geodesic-domed conservatory, which dates to 1979, is still popular (especially on chilly winter days), but the garden has also upped its outdoor game with a half-acre water garden, hillside waterfall, the Founders Garden, and Hiller Family Rain Garden. —Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Sacramento area homeowner Vincent Chad Jones is spoiled by his charming longtime residence, an unconventional geodesic dome built in the groovy ‘70s. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for geodesic

• lovesick
• mesic
• pesach

Kids Definition

geodesic

adjective

geo·​de·​sic

ˌjē-ə-ˈdes-ik, 

-ˈdēs-, 

-ˈdez-, 

-ˈdēz-

: made of light short straight structural elements

a geodesic dome