dome

• Substantif désignant une voûte arrondie formant le toit d'un bâtiment ou d'une construction, généralement à base circulaire.

A noun referring to a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base.

1. Architectural structureB1formal

   A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base.

   Dôme (architecture)

   • The cathedral's dome is visible from miles away.
   • The architect designed a glass dome for the conservatory.
   • The dome of the Capitol building is an iconic landmark.

   Synonymesarchcupolarotundavault

2. Natural formationB2formal

   A rounded natural feature or shape resembling a dome.

   Dôme naturel

   • The mountain's dome was covered in snow.
   • Geologists studied the granite dome formation.
   • The hill has a smooth, dome-like shape.

   Synonymescupola

3. Head (slang)B2informalamerican

   Slang term for a person's head.

   Tête (argot)

   • He took a hit to the dome during the game.
   • She rubbed her bald dome thoughtfully.
   • Watch your dome on that low ceiling.

   Synonymesbeanblockcoconutcraniumnognogginnoodlenutpateskull