Dome

Pronunciation: /doʊm/

Definitions of dome

noun a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base

Example Sentences

A1 The dome of the church is very tall.

A2 The dome of the mosque is beautifully decorated.

B1 The dome of the Capitol building is a famous landmark in Washington D.C.

B2 The dome of the cathedral is made of intricate stained glass.

C1 The dome of the observatory offers a panoramic view of the city.

C2 The dome of the palace is adorned with elaborate frescoes.

Examples of dome in a Sentence

formal The dome of the cathedral is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture.

informal Let's meet under the dome at the mall.

slang That party was lit, the dome was packed with people!

figurative His head felt like a dome after hitting it on the low doorway.

Grammatical Forms of dome

• past tense: domed
• plural: domes
• comparative: more domed
• superlative: most domed
• present tense: dome
• future tense: will dome
• perfect tense: have domed
• continuous tense: is doming
• singular: dome
• positive degree: dome
• infinitive: to dome
• gerund: doming
• participle: doming

Origin and Evolution of dome

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dome' originated from the Latin word 'domus' meaning 'house' or 'home'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dome' came to specifically refer to a hemispherical roof or ceiling structure, commonly found in architecture.