Astrodome
UK: ˈæstrəʊdəʊm | US: ˈæstroʊdoʊm
n. 1. A transparent dome on an aircraft or spacecraft, used for observation or navigation.
n. 2. A large stadium or venue with a domed roof, often used for sports or events.
The word "astrodome" combines "astro," derived from the Greek "astron" (star), referring to celestial objects, and "dome," from Latin "domus" (house) via Italian "duomo" (cathedral, dome). Originally coined for aircraft/spacecraft observation domes (1940s), it later extended to stadiums due to their star-like prominence and architectural resemblance. The morphemes reflect a fusion of cosmic and structural imagery.
The pilot adjusted the telescope inside the astrodome to chart the stars.
The Houston Astrodome was the world’s first multipurpose domed stadium.
Astronauts relied on the astrodome for celestial navigation during the mission.
The concert’s laser lights shimmered across the astrodome’s vast ceiling.
Engineers reinforced the astrodome’s glass to withstand extreme pressure.