hippodrome
/ˈhɪpəˌdroʊm/
noun
- 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.
- 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.