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velodrome

[ vee-luh-drohm, vel-uh- ]

noun

  1. a sports arena equipped with a banked track for cycling.


velodrome

/ ˈvÉ›l-; ˈviËləˌdrəʊm /

noun

  1. an arena with a banked track for cycle racing
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of velodrome1

1890–95; < French ±¹Ã©±ô´Ç»å°ù´Ç³¾±ð, equivalent to ±¹Ã©±ô´Ç, shortened form of ±¹Ã©±ô´Ç³¦¾±±èè»å±ð velocipede + -drome -drome
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of velodrome1

C20: from French ±¹Ã©±ô´Ç»å°ù´Ç³¾±ð, from ±¹Ã©±ô´Ç- (from Latin ±¹Å§±ôųæ swift) + -drome
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Example Sentences

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That absolute commitment was rewarded in the velodrome.

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And it is the awareness of what Sir Chris is going through that he hopes can deliver a life-saving legacy far beyond the Glasgow velodrome which bears his name.

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The Emirates Arena, which was built for Glasgow 2014, is home to Scotland's only velodrome as well as the Commonwealth arena which Glasgow Rocks basketball team calls home.

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After winning silver on the opening day of the Games in the velodrome, Bate and Latham competed in the men's B road time trial on Wednesday.

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The velodrome was a happy hunting ground for the GB team at the Olympics and the Paralympic team will hope for similar.

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