peloton

[ pel-uh-ton, pel-uh-ton; French plaw-tawn ]

/ ˈpɛl əˌtɒn, ˌpɛl əˈtɒn; French plɔˈtɔ̃ /

noun

an ornamental glass made in Bohemia in the late 19th century, usually having a striated overlay of glass filaments in a different color.

Nearby words

peloric, pelorize, pelorus, pelota, pelotas, peloton, pelt, peltast, peltate, peltately, peltation

Origin of peloton

1710–20; < French: literally, ball, ball of string, equivalent to pelote ball (see pellet) + -on diminutive suffix

Also called peloton glass.

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Examples from the Web for peloton

He never could get past a climb among the 50 to 80 best in the peloton.
Lance Armstrong’s Shadow Looms Large Over 100th Edition of Tour de France|Tracy McNicoll|October 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He said riders have always considered Armstrong two years ahead of the peloton when it came to doping.
Lance Armstrong’s Teammate Tells All: ‘The Secret Race’ By Tyler Hamilton|The Daily Beast|September 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The rattle of the peloton fire came irregularly from above, among the rocks of St. Andr.
A Tatter of Scarlet|S. R. Crockett
Whenever the peloton is ordered to assemble, the Sergeant passes through the rooms to see that the troopers are getting ready.
Trooper 3809|Lionel Decle

I gave twenty francs to the troopers of my peloton to drink my health, and I did not forget my friends Titi and Piatte.
Trooper 3809|Lionel Decle
By de Lanoy's advice I gave Titi five francs to buy a two-gallon jar of wine for the troopers belonging to my peloton.
Trooper 3809|Lionel Decle
Towards this the imperial staff rode forward, while the peloton in front wheeled about, and rode to the rear of our squadrons.
Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II)|Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for peloton

peloton

/ (ˈpɛləˌtɒn) /

noun

cycle racing the main field of riders in a road race

Word Origin for peloton

C20: French, literally: pack

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Word Origin and History for peloton

peloton

1706, "small body of soldiers, platoon," from French peleton, derivative of pelote "ball, heap, platoon" (11c.); see platoon.