dome-shaped — having the shape of a dome; rounded like a hemisphere
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the shape of a dome; rounded like a hemisphere
Pronunciation (IPA): /doʊm-ʃeɪpt/
Example Sentences
- The dome-shaped igloo protected the penguins from the arctic wind.
- My grandmother's dome-shaped cake looked like a small planet.
- The dome-shaped observatory allowed astronomers to view stars from every angle.
dome-shaped
ADJECTIVE[/doʊm-ʃeɪpt/]
having the shape of a dome; rounded like a hemisphere
having the shape of a dome; rounded like a hemisphere
A dome-shaped cake topped with home-shaped cookies and foam-shaped cream!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Dome derives from Latin 'domus' (house), referring to a rounded roof structure characteristic of Roman architecture. Shaped comes from Old English 'sceppan' (to make, create), used as a past participle to describe form or appearance. Together, dome-shaped describes an object formed like the rounded roof of a classical Roman building.
Breakdown
dome (from Latin domus, house) + shaped (from Old English sceppan, to make/form + -ed, past participle suffix indicating a particular form or appearance).
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📝Examples
“The dome-shaped igloo protected the penguins from the arctic wind.”
“My grandmother's dome-shaped cake looked like a small planet.”
“The dome-shaped observatory allowed astronomers to view stars from every angle.”
“The robot's dome-shaped head made it look friendly and approachable.”
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