racecourse

noun

race·​course ˈrās-ˌkȯrs How to pronounce racecourse (audio)
1
: a course for racing
2

Examples of racecourse in a Sentence

fell into the racecourse for an abandoned water mill
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For his coaching, getting from Fraser to a lift to reach racecourses by 8:30 a.m. on weekend mornings is unpredictable. Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 11 May 2025 My affection for the Tour of Flanders starts with the racecourse. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025 The process involved significant upgrades to racecourse infrastructure, snowmaking systems and venue logistics to meet the standards of World Cup competition. Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The racecourse started north along Rosecrans to a hard left at Lytton Street. Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for racecourse

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of racecourse was in 1764

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“Racecourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racecourse. Accessed 26 May. 2025.

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racecourse

noun
race·​course ˈrā-ˌskō(ə)rs How to pronounce racecourse (audio)
-ˌskȯ(ə)rs
: a place for racing

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