1,400 new words in our dictionary! — Parasocial, glow-up, promposal & more
1,400 new words in our dictionary! — More

domed 1 of 2

adjective

as in spherical

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

domed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dome
as in protruded

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of domed
Adjective
The cavernous arena was filled with exhibits showcasing the convention center’s history, including tributes to musical artists, political leaders, athletes, and even circus performers who have performed under that iconic domed ceiling. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 There are only roughly 50 more opportunities to see a game at Arrowhead Stadium before the Chiefs move to a new domed facility in Kansas City, Kansas. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 The company’s 87-foot, 12K domed screens are a particular draw for live sports fans given the premium resolution and onsite food and beverage offerings. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Scientists also used a three-arm robotic system to print a steel pressure vessel with complex domed geometry. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 The golden domed tops looked impressive enough to stand tall in a bakery case. — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 Mies was replacing a monumental domed neoclassical masonry structure that Henry Ives Cobb designed in 1896. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Play spaces — including the centerpiece play structure with two domed towers — are accessible to wheelchair users via ramp. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Videos circulating online show crowds lining the narrow streets of Oia to pose in front of the Greek island's famous blue-domed churches — with some visitors lining up early in the morning for their turn. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domed
  1. spherical
  2. protruded
  3. globular
  4. elongated
  5. rounded
  6. jutted
  7. bulbous
  8. projected
Adjective
  • Instead of a conventional round watch scaled down for a smaller wrist, the new timepiece presents a polished, spherical case that’s engineered around a hefty mechanical movement, with a double-tour leather strap that can thread directly through.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The bracelet’s spherical gemstones are swathed in various shades of pink, strung on a silk-blend cord, and completed by a heart clasp.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of spherical
Verb
  • In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of protruded
Adjective
  • The Hubble Space Telescope captured this twinkling image of NGC 6723, or the Chandelier Cluster, a globular star cluster located 27,000 light-years away in our Milky Way galaxy.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The pieces are abstract but appear to show featureless human figures sitting atop globular, cloud-like shapes that float in the air.
    — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Definition of globular
Verb
  • It was seen on the runway back in March in six variations, with the original signature line elongated to reach the thigh.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • And some 5,000 miles away, at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery in the UK, there’s yet another version — this one elongated and olive-shaped, with its threads of color more spaced apart.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of elongated
Adjective
  • Regardless of what's inside, the Mac mini remains a gorgeous, sandblasted aluminum slab with a roughly square footprint, rounded corners, and sharp edges.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The style features clear vinyl uppers accompanied by rounded open toes and thick clear straps that kept the footwear in place.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of rounded
Verb
  • Some pumps turned the cap-toe trend into a bug with eyes and antenna, some of which jutted out from the toe in a 3D design.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Lock, who is in his eighth NFL season, calmly faked a handoff on fourth-and-1, jutted to his left and located Smith-Njigba, who did the rest with his legs.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of jutted
Adjective
  • There are the Vamps, inflated shoes born of the puffy Y2K lineage of skate classics like Osirises or Etnies, taken to theatrical levels of bulbous.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • From his breakout starring role in 1975’s cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Curry brought his bulbous eyes and madcap energy to every performance.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of bulbous
Verb
  • Social Security faces trust fund depletion dates projected for the next decade that would trigger across-the-board benefit cuts unless lawmakers act sooner.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This unusual warmth is exactly what climate change is projected to bring in 20 years time, and will lead to 44% more days of extreme heat than would be expected in a normal year, according to the study.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of projected

Browse Nearby Words

dome
domed
domes
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Domed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domed. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
image of the words cracker fly and sale arranged in a triangle with the word fire in the middle
Triple Play Quiz Find the word that pairs with each of the three g...
See All