A hippodromeA venue designed for horse races or equestrian performances. is a place built for horse races or horse shows. The word is uncommonNot often seen, heard, or used in normal conversation. in everyday English, but it still appears in historicalRelated to the past or to studying past events. or formal writing.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈhɪpəˌdroʊm/
Easy pronunciation: HIP-uh-DROME (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable, with secondary stress on the third syllable.
Noun meaning a stadium for horse shows or horse races.
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Hippodrome Meaning
a place where horse races or horse performances take place
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a stadium for horse shows or horse races
Example: The old hippodrome was restored and reopened for public events.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse hippodrome with an arena or stadium in general, but it specifically refers to a venue for horse events.
- It is not the same as a modern horse track in every case; hippodrome often sounds historical or formal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hippodrome mean?
A hippodrome is a stadium or venue for horse races or horse shows.
What is a hippodrome used for?
It is used for horse-related events such as races and performances.
What is a synonym for hippodrome?
There is no strong everyday synonym in the supplied data. In context, words like racecourse or arena may be related, but they are not exact substitutes.
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