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hippodrome

noun

Definition of hippodrome

as in dome

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Recent Examples of hippodrome The hippodrome thundered with the pounding of hooves as chariots raced neck and neck, wheels nearly touching, while the crowd roared with each dangerous turn. — Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026 Thirty years later the Greeks returned under Pompey and built a theater, a hippodrome, and a stadium. — Madeleine Schwartz, The New York Review of Books, 12 Feb. 2026 The central square is commanded by the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and the streets hold other imperial Ottoman-era mosques, Byzantine cisterns, and the remains of a hippodrome. — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025 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 Advertisement The 2,500-year-old city, about 50 miles south of Beirut, is known for its pristine beaches, ancient harbor and imposing Roman ruins and hippodrome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. — Mohammed Zaatari and Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 In 2020, the hippodrome hosted an international equestrian festival, bringing together riders from across West Africa. — Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023

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Noun

Its skyline swings from modern towers to centuries-old domes, and for first-time visitors—or anyone short on time—the sheer volume of things to see and do can feel intimidating.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
In addition to the main museum café, there are pop-up experiences at different times of year, such as the Trio coffee shop beneath the museum’s latticework dome, and the Art Lounge, which opens on the rooftop in the cooler months.

— Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of dome

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The City's potential financing plan also includes new commercial property tax revenues generated within the Willow Bend Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) and other revenues generated by arena events.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
This historic event, promoted by Salita Promotions and broadcast on DAZN, marks Shields' Atlanta debut and the arena's first women's main event.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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Guests then piled onto Routemaster buses to head to the party at the gymnasium, where two of the couple’s friends DJed and a soul band played.

— Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
The school will have a full gymnasium and locker room, with middle school sports such as track and basketball.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of gymnasium

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As more and more people flock to the parks, overcrowding has begun to cause harm to the land’s natural resources, disrupting the delicately balanced ecosystem that makes the place so special.

— Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
However, beneath the park lies an enormous volcanic system capable of producing eruptions far larger than those associated with conventional volcanoes.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of park

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There is no full spa, but a teeny tiny sauna holds court in the gym, and massages can be arranged in advance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
There’s even an open-air spa on the back deck with a single wooden massage table surrounded by white curtains that billow in the breeze.

— Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of spa

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Justin Tran was heading to the gym when a black Lexus pulled up near his family’s house in San Jose, California.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Apple AirPods Deals Redesigned for superior all-day comfort, the Apple AirPods 4 are ideal for students jumping between lectures, group chats, and gym sessions.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of gym

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