geo·de·sic
ˌjē-ə-ˈde-sik 
-ˈdē-
-ˈdē-
-zik
1
: geodetic
2
: made of light straight structural elements mostly in tension
a geodesic dome
: the shortest line between two points that lies in a given surface
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Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Zhiwaling Heritage, in partnership with Yangphel Adventure, will debut 16 geodesic tents for the next Royal Highland Festival, with plans for a permanent 16-room hotel by 2027—developed alongside De‑suung, the country’s Royal volunteer corps.
—Erin Levi, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The more holes a surface has, the more varied and complicated its geodesics can get.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Torbiak is a fan of Isbreen the Glacier, a luxury igloo retreat with five geodesic domes located above the Arctic Circle in Norway.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Zhiwaling Heritage, in partnership with Yangphel Adventure, will debut 16 geodesic tents for the next Royal Highland Festival, with plans for a permanent 16-room hotel by 2027—developed alongside De‑suung, the country’s Royal volunteer corps.
—Erin Levi, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Sacramento area homeowner Vincent Chad Jones is spoiled by his charming longtime residence, an unconventional geodesic dome built in the groovy ‘70s.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The more holes a surface has, the more varied and complicated its geodesics can get.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Geodesic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geodesic. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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