astrodome

as·tro·dome

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [as-truh-dohm]
- /ˈæs trəˌdoʊm/
- /ˈæ.strə.dəʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-truh-dohm]
- /ˈæs trəˌdoʊm/

Definitions of astrodome word

noun astrodome a transparent dome on the top of an aircraft, through which observations can be made, esp of the stars 3
noun astrodome a large domed sports stadium 3
noun astrodome a domelike transparent structure for housing astronomical or navigational instruments; specif., such a structure mounted on top of an aircraft fuselage for the navigator 3
noun astrodome a transparent dome on top of the fuselage of an aircraft, through which observations are made for celestial navigation. 1
noun astrodome A domed window in an aircraft for astronomical observations. 1
noun astrodome A transparent dome in the fuselage of an aircraft or spacecraft through which navigational observations may be made. 0

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Origin of astrodome

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; astro- + dome

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Parts of speech for Astrodome

noun

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astrodome popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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