drag strip

noun

: the site of a drag race
specifically : a strip of pavement with a racing area at least ¹/₄ mile long

Examples of drag strip in a Sentence

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In 2024, the Finals were hosted on, of all locations, drag strips. Maury Brown, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Unsurprisingly, that kind of drag strip dominance does not come cheap. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024 In a report obtained by the local outlet, the sheriff’s office said that a Jeep CJ was racing northbound on the drag strip as the family watched. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024 With a full drag strip tune, the Polara 500 was hustling through the quarter in 12 seconds at nearly 120 mph. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for drag strip 

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drag strip was in 1951

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“Drag strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%20strip. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

drag strip

noun
: a place for drag races that is paved and usually at least a quarter mile long
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