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Definition of: hippodrome
(hip′ə·drōm) noun
1. An arena, stadium, or large structure for equestrian exhibitions, circuses, etc.
2. In ancient Greece and Rome, a course or track for horse races and chariot races. [<F <L hippodromos <Gk. <hippos horse + dromos running, course <dramein run]
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