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dome

/dəʊm/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a round roof shaped like the top half of a ball.

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

The building has a huge golden dome on top.

We visited a church with a beautiful painted dome.

Full Definition

A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere; a cupola

Related Words

Synonyms:
cupolavaultarch
Antonyms:
flat roof
Word Family:
domeddomesdomelike