velodrome
pronunciation
How to pronounce velodrome in British English:
UK [ˈvelədrəʊm]
How to pronounce velodrome in American English:
US [ˈvelədroʊm]
Word Origin
- velodrome (n.)
- "building for bicycle races," 1892, from French vélodrome, from vélo, colloquial abbreviation of vélocipède (see velocipede) + -drome, as in hippodrome.
Example
- 1. First : completed venue , the velodrome .
- 2. Kate and harry are having a great time watching britain 's gold medal victory at the olympic velodrome on thursday .
- 3. In december , with victory at marseille 's stade velodrome required to qualify for the knock out stages of the champions league , el nino was again on hand to help his side on their way .
- 4. That velodrome is grand , but who will use it when the olympians are gone ?
- 5. The upper floor is surrounded by water , reflecting views of the olympic park and each of the rooftop pavilions has a distinctive , light roof and slender , straight columns , designed to complement other olympic park structures including the velodrome .