Drôme

[ drohm ]

/ droʊm /

noun

a department in SE France. 2533 sq. mi. (6560 sq. km). Capital: Valence.

Definition for drome (2 of 2)

-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 drómos dromos

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Examples from the Web for drome

Ramos started riding his scooter in a tight circle around the bottom of the 'drome.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun
Back at their 'drome they found the Squadron Commander beside them before they had well taxied to a standstill.
Air Men o' War|Boyd Cable
Then the Asas made another chain twice as strong, which they called Drome.
The Story of Siegfried|James Baldwin
They fooled away a couple of hours very happily and school-boyishly, landed, and went back at a jog-trot to the 'drome.
Air Men o' War|Boyd Cable

The mishap was to a fighting two-seater, which landed on the Squadron's 'drome with a dud engine.
Air Men o' War|Boyd Cable

British Dictionary definitions for drome (1 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)

British Dictionary definitions for drome (2 of 2)

-drome

n combining form

a course, racecoursehippodrome

a large place for a special purposeaerodrome

Word Origin for -drome

via Latin from Greek dromos race, course

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