astrodome

[as-truh-dohm]

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noun

a transparent dome on top of the fuselage of an aircraft, through which observations are made for celestial navigation.

astrodome

/ ˈæ��ٰ�əˌ��əʊ�� /

noun

Also called: astrohatch.��a transparent dome on the top of an aircraft, through which observations can be made, esp of the stars
a large domed sports stadium

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Word History and Origins

Origin of astrodome¹

First recorded in 1940–45; astro- + dome

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In Tacloban, hundreds of families live in makeshift tents outside the city's convention center, a large arena facing the ocean that is known locally as the astrodome.

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The nose swung into the Connie again with a jar that sent Rip sliding into the clear plastic of the astrodome.

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The nose swung into the Connie again, with a jar that sent Rip sliding into the clear plastic of the astrodome.

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She recalled evacuating to the astrodome with her children and losing her husband, who stayed to guard their home.

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