Synonyms for hippodrome
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : hip-uh-drohm |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɪp əˌdroʊm |
Définition of hippodrome
Origin :- 1580s, from French hippodrome, from Latin hippodromos "race course," from Greek hippodromos "chariot road, race course for chariots," from hippos "horse" (see equine) + dromos "course" (see dromedary). In modern use for "circus performance place," and thus extended to "large theater for stage shows."
- noun arena
- "I thought we were all going somewhere—to the Hippodrome, Peter," Biddy said.
- Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James
- May I pause for a few moments, and say something about the Hippodrome?
- Extract from : « Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 » by Various
- He was to perform at the London Hippodrome, before going to the States.
- Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne
- His installation of “Bridging the Abyss” at the Hippodrome had taken him the whole day.
- Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne
- After a triumphant season at the Hippodrome, he had left for America.
- Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne
- He, after his engagement at the Hippodrome, went off to America; Lily traveled on her part.
- Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne
- His daily success at the Hippodrome did not divert him from the end he had in view.
- Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne
- That dishes the waterspouts at the Hippodrome, the avalanches, everything!
- Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne
- "I went to the Hippodrome with another boy," wept Alexander.
- Extract from : « A Coin of Edward VII » by Fergus Hume
- We've got a box at the Hippodrome; you must come and bring your aunt.
- Extract from : « Oh! Susannah! » by Mark Ambient
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