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velodrome
[ vee-luh-drohm, vel-uh- ]
noun
- a sports arena equipped with a banked track for cycling.
velodrome
/ ˈviːləˌdrəʊm; ˈvɛl- /
noun
- an arena with a banked track for cycle racing
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Word History and Origins
Origin of velodrome1
1890–95; < French vélodrome, equivalent to vélo, shortened form of vélocipède velocipede + -drome -drome
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Word History and Origins
Origin of velodrome1
C20: from French vélodrome, from vélo- (from Latin vēlōx swift) + -drome
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Example Sentences
Prince Harry is in the velodrome where British cyclist Laura Trott has just claimed England's 21st gold medal in the omnium.
From The Daily Beast
The Olympic stadium, pool and velodrome will go down in history as the places where epic contests were fought and Gold medals won.
From The Daily Beast
We use it in its proper sense now in hippodrome, velodrome, aerodrome, &c.
From Project Gutenberg
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