astrodome
Speech parts
1. astrodome - Noun
2. Astrodome - Proper noun
Meaning
a transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations
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Examples
The Houston Astrodome was kind of a tough field.
When I was a kid, I went from ground zero to Pluto. The first place I played was the Houston Astrodome.
I didn't like The Astrodome or any of the Astro-Turf fields. Probably my worst ballpark was The Met in Minnesota; I hated that place. I was so glad when they tore that place down, you have no idea.
1990–1999: Fine tuning The early 1990s were marked by the Astros' growing discontent with their home, the Astrodome.
After the Astrodome was renovated for the primary benefit of the NFL 's Houston Oilers (who shared the Astrodome with the Astros since the 1960s), the Astros began to grow increasingly disenchanted with the facility.
A parade followed the team bus from the airport to the Astrodome, finally arriving at 11 p.m. CT to the sight of an estimated 50,000 pompon-waving, beer-drinking fans.