hippodrome

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 hippodrome 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 The buildings struck Wednesday were between several heritage sites, including the hippodrome and a cluster of seaside sites associated with the ancient Phoenicians and the Crusaders. Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 Today, that history is honored by the dozens of young men who continue to train and care for horses, then gather with them at the hippodrome to race on tracks lined with tires. Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023 In La Teste-de-Buch, firefighters have turned the local hippodrome into a temporary headquarters, buzzing with fire trucks. New York Times, 19 July 2022 Pictured from the back, the lithe figure of a boy sits, insouciant, atop a railing that surrounds the hippodrome. The New Yorker, 13 May 2022 But from Dan Patch Avenue to the hippodrome, the pair’s fame lives on with every beloved horse shown at the fair. Staff Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hippodrome
Noun
  • While you may be tempted to go shopping along Marshall Street (the student hangout lined with college shops and eateries) before the game, keep in mind that you’re only allowed to bring small, clear bags into the dome.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The original chrome dome would have gone hard here, or a really glossy black.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Emergency personnel treated the fan, a man who was not identified, before taking him to Mercy Hospital, located a few blocks from the arena.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The man was taken to Mercy Hospital, which is located a few blocks from the arena, and play was not halted while he was treated.
    Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There would be no loud confetti poppers; instead, the students shot off streamers inside the gymnasium.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Wall Street Journal reports that JANA wants Six Flags to boost its parks' marketing and customer experience, as well as improve technology, install new leadership and explore a potential sale to boost the company’s share price.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
  • His civic service helped lay the groundwork for a parks and boulevards system that remains a defining feature of Kansas City’s identity.
    Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The backyard features an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit lounge area, a bocce ball court, and a rectangular pool with a spa.
    India Roby, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Founded in 1982, The property features 18 rooms, seven cabins, a spa, dining porch and wine cellar on 250 acres perched on a nearly mile-high ridgeline with mist-shrouded, forever views of the rolling hills.
    Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Looking for a pair of shoes that can handle the gym, your daily walks, and everything in between?
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Rozier appeared in court wearing a black Hornets hoodie, gym shorts and low-top sneakers.
    Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hippodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hippodrome. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on hippodrome

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!