hippodromes

noun

plural of hippodrome
as in domes

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  1. domes
  2. arenas
  3. gymnasiums
  4. gyms
  5. spas
  6. parks
Noun
  • Commercial opportunities The telltale giant golf balls at Buckley Space Force Base, on the western edge of America’s high plains, are radar domes designed to protect the sensitive antennas inside.
    — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026
  • The Development and Production Contract covers the Baba and Avanah domes of Kirkuk plus Bai Hassan, Jambur and Khabbaz.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of domes
Noun
  • When Cuban bought the Mavericks in 2000 for $285 million, the team was mired in mediocrity and playing in front of half-empty arenas.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • The performances were captured at two arenas, one in Manchester, England, and one in Phoenix, Arizona.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of arenas
Noun
  • Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • However, many schools lack indoor space to support adequate movement, with only 46% of elementary schools in the West having dedicated gymnasiums.
    — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of gymnasiums
Noun
  • Hyperice built authority in places consumers couldn’t access, then expanded by placing the same technology in gyms, hotels and airport lounges.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • With two gyms and two sports fields, the school would be capable of holding basketball or soccer tournaments.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of gyms
Noun
  • In Wailea, the all-suite Fairmont Kea Lani resort has one of the best wellness spas on Maui.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Yavuzer has spent more than 29 years designing saunas and spas across 55 countries before bringing Ottoman bathing culture to the Magic City.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of spas
Noun
  • Expect to see everything from elk and moose to bald eagles in one of the most stunning parks in the country.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Known for its sugar-white sand and warm Gulf waters, the destination offers fresh seafood restaurants, waterfront parks, and opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of parks
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