Dome (Noun)
Meaning 1
A stadium that has a roof.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Informal terms for a human head.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The sports stadium's retractable roof was a massive dome that could be opened or closed depending on the weather.
- The geodesic dome was a popular design for greenhouses and solariums due to its structural integrity and even distribution of weight.
- The cathedral's interior was dominated by a stunning stained glass dome that filtered the sunlight and cast colorful patterns on the floor.
- The observatory's telescope was housed in a rotating dome that allowed astronomers to track celestial objects as they moved across the sky.
- The architectural design of the museum featured a large glass dome that provided natural light and a sense of openness to the interior spaces.