dome

Definition

A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.

Etymology

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.

Example Sentences

• "geodesic dome"
• "a cake dome"
• "lava dome"