racetrack

noun

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

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The racetrack, situated between the Golden Gate Bridge at the windward end of the course and the prison island of Alcatraz at the bottom end, gave the sailors plenty to think about, especially the strong current that flows through the Bay. Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025 The term translates to 'Thoroughbred Team,' and is a nod to Bugatti's legacy as a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack. New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025 Lando Norris has unfinished business on the racetrack. Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025 Several famous racetracks, including the Ascot Racecourse, are also nearby, and a few minutes away is Windsor Castle, where King Charles III lives. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 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 5 Apr. 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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