Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A circus or course for the running of automobiles, especially for speeding or racing.

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  • noun A circuit used for motor sports events, but not for high-speed racing.

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Examples

  • Over the decades, it housed construction companies and a so-called autodrome where West Berliners could practice their driving skills before seeking a license, and much of the site remained covered by rubble, grass and trees.

    'Topography Of Terror': A New View Onto The Third Reich 'Center Of Evil' 2010

  • The collision of Von Trips's Ferrari and Jim Clark's Lotus occurred 50 years ago this Saturday, a day when men and cars will again assemble for the same race at the same location, the Italian Grand Prix at the Monza autodrome, albeit in rather different conditions.

    When motor racing was a matter of life and death | Richard Williams 2011

  • Monterrey will be the first Mexican city to host the motor racing spectacular Serial Cart in the Parque Fundidora autodrome.

    Monterrey: North Star Shines 2006

  • Monterrey will be the first Mexican city to host the motor racing spectacular Serial Cart in the Parque Fundidora autodrome.

    Monterrey: North Star Shines 2006

  • Let me take you over to the autodrome, where we can see Mr. O.K. Hager and his beautiful sister, Miss Olive

    American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' Julian Street 1913

  • An autodrome statement said: "At 10. 05am on Friday morning, car number 42 of the AUH Motorsport team, driven by Hissette, left the circuit and made contact with the outside wall before coming to a stop."

    Khaleej Times : UAE News 2010

  • Grownups are not excluded from the fun and games as remote control car enthusiasts will get a treat from RadioKontrol of Italy who has built a mini autodrome style stand where visitors can test their remote control cars.

    AME Info Latest News 2009

  • Scale-models of multi-billion-dollar developments spread across the exhibition, ranging from residential and commercial high rises - available mainly to UAE nationals - to theme parks and sports venues, including an autodrome to be inaugurated with a new Formula One race on November 1.

    The Daily Star > News Feed 2009

  • With the improved speed of Brawn GP's car being revealed during Saturday qualifying, both drivers elected for a one-stop strategy around the famous autodrome.

    RSSMicro Search - Top News on RSS Feeds 2009

  • Mohammed Ben Sulayem sits behind the wheel of his Renault F1 car during testing at the Dubai autodrome, April 09, 2009.

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