dome
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a rounded roof that looks like the top half of a ball.
n.a structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere, typically used as a roof or ceiling.
Simple“The gold dome of the cathedral could be seen from miles away.”
In context“The architect designed a massive glass dome to crown the atrium, allowing natural light to flood the interior of the shopping complex.”
Synonymscupolavault - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.any object or cover that is shaped like an upside-down bowl.
n.any object or covering characterized by a convex, hemispherical shape.
Simple“The waiter lifted the silver dome to reveal the main course.”
In context“A protective plastic dome was placed over the delicate scientific equipment to prevent dust contamination during the construction phase.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a rounded hill or rock shape formed by pressure from underground.
n.a rounded geological feature consisting of symmetrical anticlines that intersect at their highest point.
Simple“The salt dome underground created a perfect trap for oil and gas.”
In context“Geologists identified a significant granite dome that had been exposed by millions of years of wind and water erosion.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.a person's head.
n.a person's head, often used when referring to a bald head or a large forehead.
Simple“He wore a warm hat to protect his bald dome from the winter cold.”
In context“The comedian made several self-deprecating jokes about his shiny dome reflecting the stage lights.”
Synonymsskullnoggin - 05 C2 Proficiency
v.to make something into a rounded, ball-like shape.
v.to give a hemispherical or convex shape to a surface or object.
Simple“The heat caused the plastic to dome slightly in the center.”
In context“The metal was carefully domed using a hydraulic press to ensure the structural integrity of the pressure vessel.”
Borrowed from Middle French dome, domme (modern French dôme), from Italian duomo, from Latin domus (ecclesiae) (literally “house (of the church)”), a calque of Ancient Greek οἶκος τῆς ἐκκλησίας (oîkos tês ekklēsías). Doublet of domus and duomo.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.