noun
- Plural of astrodome; large domed structures, typically roofed stadiums or observatories with transparent or translucent domes.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to specific venues (e.g., the Astrodome in Houston).; Can refer to sports stadiums with retractable or fixed domes, or to astronomical observation domes.
Examples
- The city built several astrodomes to protect outdoor events from bad weather.
- Modern astrodomes allow fans to watch games comfortably year-round.
- Observatories often use astrodomes to house their telescopes.
- The retractable roof on the new astrodomes is an engineering marvel.
- Many baseball teams play in astrodomes during the winter months.