Definitions

1. noun

A structure, typically hemispherical or oval in shape, that covers or forms the top of a building, a vehicle, or an object.

“The dome of the stadium was made of translucent material to allow sunlight to enter.”

2. noun

A part of the brain, especially the rounded or oval-shaped upper part of the cerebrum.

“The doctor studied the patient’s brain, focusing on the dome-shaped portion.”

3. verb

To make something into a dome or to cover it with a dome.

“The architects domed the roof of the new building with a transparent material.”