racetrack

noun

race·​track ˈrās-ˌtrak How to pronounce racetrack (audio)
: a usually oval course for racing

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This legendary racer tore up America’s racetracks for over four decades, taking three major championships and a multitude of first-place finishes. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024 Byron was awarded the final spot in the field to vie for the NASCAR Championship after officials determined Christopher Bell rode the wall on the racetrack to maintain his position and ultimately clinch the spot. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024 These reportedly include acquiring most premier racetracks, imposing exclusivity deals, preventing teams from participating in other races, and controlling Next Gen parts and cars. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Co-owner Harold Bullock confirmed that the racetrack 50 miles southwest of Detroit is again on the market in a text message to the Free Press on Thursday, but did not immediately provide additional specifics. Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for racetrack 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racetrack was circa 1835

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“Racetrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racetrack. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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racetrack

noun
race·​track ˈrā-ˌstrak How to pronounce racetrack (audio)
: a usually oval course on which races are run

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