dome
dome — noun
1. a curved, round roof that sits on top of a building, often shaped like the top h
a curved, round roof that sits on top of a building, often shaped like the top half of a ball; a building that has this kind of roof.
The golden dome of the cathedral could be seen from miles away.
the dome of [building] — typical noun phrase
Visitors admired the painted scenes inside the mosque's main dome.
The architect designed a glass dome to let natural light into the hall.
Several small domes lined the roof of the old palace in the city centre.
- cupola
a smaller dome on top of a roof or tower; more technical in architecture
文法句型
the dome of [building]
a dome + noun (domed roof)
用法筆記
Often used with a material adjective (glass dome, marble dome, copper dome) or with 'of' (the dome of the church, the dome of the building).
常見錯誤
2. any object or natural feature that has a round, curved shape, like the top half
any object or natural feature that has a round, curved shape, like the top half of a ball — for example, a rounded hill, the top of someone's head, or the cap of a mushroom.
From the plane we could see the granite dome of the mountain rising above the clouds.
the dome of [landform] — geographical usage
Obi's grandfather had a shiny bald dome with only a few grey hairs around the sides.
bald dome — informal, referring to a person's head
The desert landscape was dotted with smooth rock domes worn down by the wind.
A large snow dome formed on top of the fence post during the storm.
文法句型
the dome of [body part]
a dome of [material]
用法筆記
When referring to a person's head, 'bald dome' is informal and often humorous or gently teasing. The head sense is a metaphorical extension — avoid it in formal writing.
3. a big covered sports venue with a rounded roof, built for games and other large
a big covered sports venue with a rounded roof, built for games and other large events.
The championship game was held at the Astrodome, the world's first indoor baseball stadium.
proper noun: [Name] Dome — typical naming pattern
Fans cheered loudly inside the dome as the home team scored the winning goal.
Unlike open-air fields, a dome protects players and spectators from rain and extreme heat.
The pop star performed three sold-out concerts at the Tokyo Dome.
- indoor stadium
more general term for any covered stadium, not necessarily with a rounded roof
文法句型
the [name] Dome
play at a dome
用法筆記
Many famous domes have 'Dome' as part of their official name (Superdome, Astrodome, Tokyo Dome). In British English, 'indoor stadium' is more common than 'dome' for this sense.
dome — verb
1. to cover a building, room, or other space with a dome-shaped roof or structure.
to cover a building, room, or other space with a dome-shaped roof or structure.
The central hall was domed with a massive structure of steel and glass.
passive: be domed with [material]
The architect proposed doming the main gallery to create a sense of openness.
doming — gerund form in architectural context
Each of the towers was domed with copper that turned green over time.
The chapel was domed in the 18th century to match the cathedral's grand style.
文法句型
be domed (over) (with [material])
用法筆記
Very common in the past-participle form 'domed' as an adjective (a domed ceiling, a domed roof). Active-voice use ('they domed the building') is rare and sounds technical.
2. to shape something so that it becomes curved and round, like the top half of a b
to shape something so that it becomes curved and round, like the top half of a ball.
The glass was domed by heating it and letting gravity pull the centre downward.
passive: be domed by [process]
Skilled metalworkers domed the copper sheets using hammers and wooden moulds.
The potter carefully domed the clay until it formed a smooth, round lid.
A special machine domes the watch crystal before it is fitted into the case.
文法句型
be domed (into [shape])
用法筆記
This sense appears mainly in craft, manufacturing, or materials science writing. Everyday speakers would say 'shape into a dome' or 'curve' instead.
3. to swell, rise, or bulge in a rounded shape, like the curved top of a dome.
to swell, rise, or bulge in a rounded shape, like the curved top of a dome.
The canvas of the hot-air balloon domed outward as the burner flames grew stronger.
dome + outward — typical direction adverb
The earth domed up where the roots of the old tree pushed against the soil.
dome up — phrasal pattern with 'up'
In strong winds, the fabric of the tent domed dramatically before collapsing.
The water domed upward as the huge fish broke the surface of the lake.
文法句型
dome (upward/outward)
something domes
用法筆記
This is a literary or descriptive sense, found more in poetry and nature writing than in everyday speech. The subject is typically something flexible or soft (fabric, earth, water).