noun

hippodrome

hippodrome, racecourse

They went to the hippodrome to watch the races.

They went to the hippodrome to watch the races.

((a)) hippodrome a place for horse racing They went to the hippodrome to watch the races.

Synonyms: racecourse, racetrack, stadium

From Greek 'hippos' (horse) + 'dromos' (race, course).

Think 'hippo' for horse and 'drome' for course (like in aerodrome). A course for horses.

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