hippodrome

• Nom désignant un stade ou une arène consacrée aux courses de chevaux ou de chars, notamment dans la Grèce ou la Rome antiques, et par extension un champ de courses moderne, souvent utilisé de manière historique ou littéraire.

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.

   Hippodrome antique

   • 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.

   Synonymesarenacircusracecoursestadium

2. Modern theater or venueC1formalbritish

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

   hippodrome (salle de spectacles)

   • 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.

   Synonymesamphitheaterarenaauditoriumcoliseummusic hallstadiumtheatervenue