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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The often unlucky but experienced Visma–Lease a Bike rider stayed with the Slovenian until the finish and comfortably beat him in the final sprint at the Roubaix velodrome, handing him his first defeat of 2026. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 But for any rider, winning in the Roubaix velodrome is a career-defining moment. Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 There were world-class facilities built, ranging from a track and field stadium to a velodrome to a natatorium. Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2026 Those with more traditional bikes can get on the path next to the velodrome, which offers 500- and 800-meter loops. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 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 2 May. 2026.

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