Definitions for hippodrome
ˈhɪp əˌdroʊmhip·po·drome

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hippodromenoun

   a stadium for horse shows or horse races

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hippodromenoun

   A horse racing course.

2. hippodromeverb

   To stage a baseball game to suit gamblers.

3. Etymology: From hippodromos. From ἱππόδρομος, from ἵππος + δρόμος.

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1. Hippodrome

   The hippodrome (Greek: ἱππόδρομος) was an ancient Greek stadium for horse racing and chariot racing. The name is derived from the Greek words hippos (ἵππος; "horse") and dromos (δρόμος; "course"). The term is used in the modern French language and some others, with the meaning of "horse racecourse". Hence, some present-day horse-racing tracks also include the word "hippodrome" in their names, such as the Hippodrome de Vincennes and the Central Moscow Hippodrome. In the English-speaking world the term is occasionally used for theatres.

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1. hippodrome

   A hippodrome is a large stadium or open-air venue primarily used for horse races and chariot races in ancient times. The term today can also refer to a theater or concert venue. The word originates from the Greek "hippos" for horse and "dromos" for racecourse.

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1. Hippodromenoun

   a place set apart for equestrian and chariot races

2. Hippodromenoun

   an arena for equestrian performances; a circus

3. Etymology: [L. hippodromos, Gr. ; "i`ppos horse + course, fr. to run: cf. F. hippodrome.]

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1. Hippodrome

   The hippodrome was a Greek stadium for horse racing and chariot racing. The name is derived from the Greek words "hippos and "dromos". The term is used in the French language and some others; hence, some present-day horse racing tracks are also called hippodromes, for example the Central Moscow Hippodrome. The Greek hippodrome was similar to the Roman Circus, except that in the latter only four chariots ran at a time, whereas ten or more contended in the Greek games, so that the width was far greater, being about 400 ft., the course being 600 to 700 ft. long. The hippodrome was not a "Roman amphitheatre" which was used for spectator sports, games and displays, or a Greek or Roman semi-circular theater used for theatrical performances. The Greek hippodrome was usually set out on the slope of a hill, and the ground taken from one side served to form the embankment on the other side. One end of the hippodrome was semicircular, and the other end square with an extensive portico, in front of which, at a lower level, were the stalls for the horses and chariots. At both ends of the hippodrome there were posts that the chariots turned around. This was the most dangerous part of the track, and the Greeks put an altar to Taraxippus there to show the spot where many chariots wrecked.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hippodrome

   hip′o-drōm, n. the Greek name for a racecourse for horses and chariots: an equestrian circus: (U.S.) a fraudulent athletic game or contest in which the result is prearranged.—v.t. to conduct races in such a way.—adj. Hippodrom′ic.—n. Hippod′romist, a circus trainer or rider. [Fr.,—Gr. hippodromos—hippos, a horse, dromos, a course.]

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hippodrome

   Expresses the Greek for a race-course, from hippos, a horse, and dromos, a course.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hippodrome in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hippodrome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of hippodrome in a Sentence

1. Anadolu Hotel:

   Anadolu Hotel has an excellent location in Istanbul city center of Sultanahmet. Anadolu Hotel is a boutique hotel where you can reach the Sultanahmet area, the Grand Bazaar, Aya Sofya and the Hippodrome area, just a few minutes walk away.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hippodrome
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hippodrome
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippodrome
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hippodrome
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hippodrome
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=hippodrome
8. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=hippodrome