racetrack

noun

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

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These are arranged in three rows, with the first row, which feature an eye-catching design inspired by slipstreaming, a mere 12 m (almost 40 ft) away from the racetrack. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024 Her other projects include the Hollywood Park racetrack redevelopment and SoFi Stadium, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the Taylor Yard G2 Park on the Los Angeles River. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024 The Act enjoyed bipartisan support, including Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), and reflected a desire for national and uniform standards related to anti-doping, medication control, racetrack safety and other aspects of horseracing. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Over on the racetrack of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, some fine timepieces could be spotted on the grid with Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr. wearing a Richard Mille RM 67-02 Italy edition and British driver Georges Russell sporting an IWC Ingenieur 40. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 30 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 23 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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