velodrome

ve·lo·drome

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vee-luh-drohm, vel-uh-]
- /ˈvi ləˌdroʊm, ˈvɛl ə-/
- /ˈvel.ə.drəʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vee-luh-drohm, vel-uh-]
- /ˈvi ləˌdroʊm, ˈvɛl ə-/

Definitions of velodrome word

noun velodrome a sports arena equipped with a banked track for cycling. 1
noun velodrome cycling stadium 1
noun velodrome an arena with a banked track for cycle racing 0
noun velodrome an indoor arena with a track banked for bicycle races 0
noun velodrome An indoor arena, having an oval banked track for bicycle racing. 0

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Origin of velodrome

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < French vélodrome, equivalent to vélo, shortened form of vélocipède velocipede + -drome -drome

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Parts of speech for Velodrome

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velodrome popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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