paddock

noun

pad·​dock ˈpa-dək 

-dik

1

a

: a usually enclosed area used especially for pasturing or exercising animals

led the sheep into the paddock

especially : an enclosure where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race

b

Australia and New Zealand : an often enclosed field

2

: an area at an automobile racecourse where racing cars are parked

Examples of paddock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also opportunities for dining with paddock views in the Champions’ Terrace ($366) and Space Dust Celebrity Grill ($418). — Kelley Carlson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026

In an interview published on Aston’s website on Tuesday, Newey confirmed a major car upgrade — what is being talked about in the paddock as essentially a B-spec car — is in the works for the Hungarian Grand Prix later this month. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 July 2026

His presence in the paddock made our sport better, and his loss will be felt across the entire flat track community. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 29 June 2026

More importantly, the British driver reminded the paddock that Lewis Hamilton remains a serious championship contender. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English parrok, from Old English pearroc, from Medieval Latin parricus

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for paddock

• haddock
• dyadic
• faradic
• monadic
• nomadic
• sporadic
• triadic

Kids Definition

paddock

noun

pad·​dock ˈpad-ək 

-ik

1

: an enclosed area where animals are put to eat grass or to exercise

2

: an enclosed area where racehorses are saddled and paraded before moving to the racetrack