dome
dome Lexical Profile
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• noun
A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base.
"The cathedral is famous for its magnificent Renaissance dome, which dominates the city skyline."
A large sports stadium or similar public venue featuring a permanent arched or rounded roof.
"The championship game will be held in the new downtown dome to avoid weather delays."
A naturally occurring geological feature, such as a mountain or rock formation, that has a smooth, rounded shape.
"Geologists studied the granite dome that rose prominently above the surrounding forest."
• verb
To cover or provide with a rounded, vault-like roof.
"The architect decided to dome the main exhibition hall to maximize natural light."
To swell or rise into a rounded, arched shape.
"The dough began to dome beautifully as it baked in the hot oven."
• Rhymes for dome
Word Origin & Etymology
From French 'dôme', via Italian 'duomo' (cathedral, dome), originating from Latin 'domus' meaning 'house'.
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