: a usually oval course for racing

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LeBlanc and a group of his racetrack friends still stay in touch. Henry Kornaros, Curbed, 26 June 2026 Lavar Scott is accustomed to reaching top speeds around a racetrack. Devin Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 That same day, they were photographed together at the Churchill Downs racetrack. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 South Ozone Park natives who grew up hearing the roar of the crowds were feeling nostalgic as the racetrack's storied run comes to an end. Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 26 June 2026 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 8 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a usually oval course on which races are run

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