-drome

a combining form meaning “running,” “course,” “racecourse” (hippodrome); on this model used to form words referring to other large structures (airdrome).

Origin of -drome

Combining form of Greek drómosdromos

Words Nearby -drome

Other definitions for Drôme (2 of 2)

Drôme

[ drohm ]

noun

a department in SE France. 2,533 sq. mi. (6,560 sq. km). Capital: Valence.

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How to use -drome in a sentence

Lester flopped heavily, and skidded across the bottom of the 'drome.
The Planet Strappers | Raymond Zinke Gallun
Then the asas made another fetter, by one-half stronger, and this they called Drome.
The Younger Edda | Snorre
This was where he would perhaps have been wise to have thrown up and returned to his 'drome.
Air Men o' War | Boyd Cable
In the roughest weather, when even within the distant breakwater the Sound is turbulent, the sea-drome is calm as a duck-pond.
The Air Pirate | Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
Connie was to leave the sea-drome at eight-thirty in that fine flying-liner Atlantis.
The Air Pirate | Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull

British Dictionary definitions for -drome (1 of 2)

-drome

n combining form

a course, racecourse: hippodrome
a large place for a special purpose: aerodrome

Origin of -drome

via Latin from Greek dromos race, course

British Dictionary definitions for Drôme (2 of 2)

Drôme

/ (French drom) /

noun

a department of SE France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Valence. Pop: 452 652 (2003 est. Area: 6561 sq km (2559 sq miles)

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