madison en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmædɪsən/
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
The cycling race is named after the original Madison Square Garden in New York, where the first such events were held. The dance is reportedly named after Madison Avenue, also in New York.
Meanings
- (qualifier:cycle racing) A track cycling relay race in which team members take turns while racing round the track for the largest number of laps, and exchange places with a team mate by means of a touch, which may be a push or a hand-sling.
- A form of line dance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | alternative | lexicographic | |
| madisons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
wikipedia: Madison Square Garden · wikipedia: Madison Avenue