hippodrome

• Substantiv, das einen Stadion- oder Arenabau für Pferderennen oder Wagenrennen im antiken Griechenland oder Rom bezeichnet; heute im Alltag weitgehend veraltet.

A noun referring to a stadium or arena for horse racing or chariot racing in ancient Greece or Rome, now largely obsolete in common usage.

1. Ancient arenaC1formal

   A large open-air venue used for horse and chariot races in ancient Greece and Rome.

   Hippodrom

   • The hippodrome in Constantinople could hold tens of thousands of spectators.
   • Chariot races were the main attraction at the ancient hippodrome.
   • Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Roman hippodrome.

   Synonymearenacircusracecoursestadium

2. Modern theater or venueC1formalbritish

   A large building used for entertainment, such as concerts, shows, or sporting events.

   Modernes Theater oder Veranstaltungsort

   • The London Hippodrome is now a famous casino and entertainment venue.
   • They performed at the Hippodrome Theatre in Bristol.
   • The hippodrome was packed for the evening show.

   Synonymeamphitheaterarenaauditoriumcoliseummusic hallstadiumtheatervenue