ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hippodrome

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hippodrome is a noun meaning A horse racing course.

Meaning

A horse racing course.

More Meanings

  1. (US, slang, sports) A fraudulent sporting contest with a predetermined winner.
  2. (US, slang, sports, especially baseball) To stage a sporting contest to suit gamblers.
  3. (archaic) A circus with equestrian performances.

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Related dictionary entries include arena, hippodromist, hippodame, hippology, hippologist, hippiatry.

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