Drôme

¹ American  

[drohm] / droʊm /

noun

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

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-drome ² American  

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

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-drome ¹ British  

combining form

1. a course, racecourse

   hippodrome

2. a large place for a special purpose

   aerodrome

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Drôme ² British  

/ drom /

noun

1. 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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Usage

What does -drome mean? The combining form -drome is used like a suffix meaning “running,” "course," or "racecourse." It is occasionally used in technical terms. The form -drome comes from Greek drómos, meaning “a running,” “course,” or "place for running."What are variants of -drome?In adjectives that correspond to nouns that end in -drome, the form becomes -dromous, as in heterodromous.

Etymology

Origin of -drome

Combining form of Greek drómos dromos

Example Sentences

In the Drôme, Macron supporters acknowledged the challenge they face.

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2022

ALLEX, France — With its centuries-old stone villages nestled among lavender fields, cows and goats grazing in the mountains and miles of vineyards, the Drôme region resembles a France in miniature.

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2022

In retirement, she had homes near her birthplace in Brittany and in the Drôme area of southern France.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2022

The Drôme is rich in artifact complementing scenic splendor.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2016

Six were in France, among them the places now called Noyon, in Oise, Nijon, in Vosges, Nyons, in Drôme.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)