hippodrome

/ˈhɪpəˌdroʊm/
noun
  1. A large building or outdoor area used for horse racing or other equestrian events.
    • The ancient hippodrome in Constantinople could hold tens of thousands of spectators.
    • They built a modern hippodrome outside the city for the annual horse races.
    • The hippodrome was filled with the sound of galloping hooves and cheering crowds.
  2. A theater or entertainment venue, especially one used for variety shows or musical performances.
    • The hippodrome was famous for its elaborate stage productions in the early 1900s.
    • We bought tickets to see the magician perform at the downtown hippodrome.
    • The old hippodrome now hosts concerts and Broadway-style shows.
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