velodrome

noun

ve·​lo·​drome ˈvē-lə-ˌdrōm How to pronounce velodrome (audio) ˈve- How to pronounce velodrome (audio) ˈvā- How to pronounce velodrome (audio)
: a track designed for cycling

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Para Track Cycling Para track cycling is similar to road cycling but takes place on a velodrome track (as the name suggests). Molly Higgins, WIRED, 19 Aug. 2024 How about pedaling a tandem bicycle on a sloped velodrome for an Olympic gold medal? Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2024 Two-person teams once went head-to-head (and clip-to-clip) in the velodrome for Olympic glory. Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2024 It is known for its boats, fresh corn at the farmer's market and the country's oldest velodrome. Doc Louallen, ABC News, 20 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for velodrome 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French vélodrome, from vélo "bicycle, cycle" (short for vélocipède velocipede) + -drome -drome

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of velodrome was in 1895

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“Velodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velodrome. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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