racetrack

noun

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

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The 2025 Miami Grand Prix saw a slew of celebrities pull up to Miami at the racetrack and swarm the city to attend events, with many of whom attended their first Grand Prix in Miami. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 6 May 2025 The mint julep became the event’s official drink in 1939, when racetrack managers began selling the glasses the drinks were served in as souvenirs. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025 The vehicle struck a bird while on the racetrack, driving up to speeds of nearly 190 mph in Stage 1. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025 The parent company of the Kentucky Derby racetrack is halting an expansion of its marquee horseracing venue, citing the economic uncertainty and risk of inflation under President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 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 17 May. 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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