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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He was treated on the racecourse before being airlifted to the intensive care unit at Cork University Hospital. Issy Ronald, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025 Ascot itself is a famous racecourse, and Royal Ascot falls over a series of days in June and features horse races, colorful attire and more. Julia Teti, WWD, 20 June 2024 Over 100 vintage automobiles cruised down the hill from Balboa Park and circled the old racecourse twice. Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025 Here, travelers will have the opportunity to attend a polo match at a beloved Normandy racecourse. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 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 6 Mar. 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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