track meet

noun

plural track meets
chiefly US
: a large gathering of athletes for a track-and-field competition

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Given the fast pace both these teams play at, though, the over on tonight's total feels like the best play (both teams are among the top 10 in the league in pace, with the Pacers ranking ninth and the Bucks 10th, making a track meet a strong possibility). Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 Members officiate track meets at local high schools and colleges and also other meets including the Boston Marathon. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2025 In May 2024, Reggie posted a video on his Instagram capturing his younger son’s track meet. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025 More than 30 schools are expected to participate in the Tara Davis Invitational track meet on Saturday at Agoura High. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for track meet

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of track meet was in 1904

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“Track meet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/track%20meet. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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