hippodrome Synonyms
hippodrome Meaning
hippodrome (n)
a stadium for horse shows or horse races
hippodrome (n.)
A place set apart for equestrian and chariot races.
An arena for equestrian performances; a circus.
A fraudulent contest with a predetermined winner.
hippodrome (v. i.)
To arrange contests with predetermined winners.
hippodrome Sentence Examples
- The bustling hippodrome echoed with the thunderous applause of an eager crowd.
- The chariot races at the hippodrome were a thrilling spectacle for the citizens of ancient Rome.
- The central platform of the hippodrome, known as the spina, was adorned with elaborate statues and arches.
- The hippodrome was a witness to both the glory and the brutality of gladiatorial combat.
- The ancient Egyptian hippodrome in Alexandria was a grand monument to the pharaohs' love of chariot racing.
- The hippodrome in Constantinople was the largest and most magnificent in the Eastern Roman Empire.
- The hippodrome in modern Istanbul has been transformed into a public park and is known as Sultanahmet Square.
- The Hippodrome of Sicily is a well-preserved ancient Greek stadium that still hosts horse races today.
- The hippodrome was a significant cultural and social hub for ancient societies.
- The hippodrome played a crucial role in the evolution of chariot racing as a professional sport.
FAQs About the word hippodrome
a stadium for horse shows or horse racesA place set apart for equestrian and chariot races., An arena for equestrian performances; a circus., A fraudulent conte
dome, gym, park, gymnasium, arena, spa,stadium, colosseum, coliseum, circus
No antonyms found.
The bustling hippodrome echoed with the thunderous applause of an eager crowd.
The chariot races at the hippodrome were a thrilling spectacle for the citizens of ancient Rome.
The central platform of the hippodrome, known as the spina, was adorned with elaborate statues and arches.
The hippodrome was a witness to both the glory and the brutality of gladiatorial combat.
