velodrome

American

[vee-luh-drohm, vel-uh-] / ˈvi ləˌdroʊm, ˈvɛl ə- /

noun

a sports arena equipped with a banked track for cycling.

velodrome British

/ ˈvɛl-, ˈviːləˌdrəʊm /

noun

an arena with a banked track for cycle racing

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Etymology

Origin of velodrome

1890–95; < French vélodrome, equivalent to vélo, shortened form of vélocipède velocipede + -drome -drome

Example Sentences

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A velodrome is a similar environment to the indoor ice oval, and Stolz could learn “race craft, positioning and timing,” Quirk said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Ioan still remembers his first time at the velodrome, "walking down the ramp into the track."

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

That absolute commitment was rewarded in the velodrome.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

The Emirates Arena, which was built for Glasgow 2014, is home to Scotland's only velodrome as well as the Commonwealth arena which Glasgow Rocks basketball team calls home.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

They spoke of the six days' bicycle race at the winter velodrome, and of the aviation show at the motor exhibition at Brussels, without experiencing the slightest amusement.

From Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels by France, Anatole

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