dome
Translation
dome, cupola
Examples
The cathedral has a large dome.
The cathedral has a large dome.
The stadium has a retractable dome.
The stadium has a retractable dome.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) dome a rounded roof The cathedral has a large dome.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cupola, vault
Etymology
From Latin 'domus' (house), via Italian 'duomo' (cathedral). The main church of a town often had a dome.
Memory Tips
A dome looks like a 'home' for the top of a building. Both 'dome' and 'domestic' come from 'domus' (house).