domed

[dohmd]

adjective

1. shaped like a dome.

   a domed forehead.

2. having a dome.

   a domed roof.

Other Word Forms

• undomed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of domed¹

First recorded in 1765–75; dome + -ed ³

Example Sentences

On the ground floor, mosaics by acclaimed Russian artist Boris Anrep spread along a maze of domed grey and black corridors, with figures and sculptures covering the fixtures and fittings throughout.

From BBC

With a maximum capacity of 50,000 in its football configuration, the venue would be the first multi-purpose domed stadium, complete with air-conditioning to withstand the brutal Texas heat.

From Salon

The setting sun casts long shadows from visitors looking out toward the rooftop of Renzo Piano’s Resnick Pavilion and, off in the distance on the left, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ domed terrace.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday evening, under the domed ceiling of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals will vote to elect the Catholic Church's 267th pope.

From BBC

Forget forced perspective tricks; this is a full-scale mini city complete with multiple eateries, elegant shops, wind-torn tapestries and domed palaces.

From Los Angeles Times

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