: a usually oval course for racing

Examples of racetrack in a Sentence

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While my mother worked as a secretary at a racetrack, my brother and I were left mostly on our own. Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Its buildings crumbled, the facility became decrepit, and weeds grew through the racetrack surface. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Less than two weeks after his father’s death, Brexton returned to the racetrack at Charlotte Motor Speedway, continuing the racing journey his parents had long supported. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 On Monday, Speedway Motorsports announced that Charlotte Motor Speedway President Greg Walter is expanding his role to include government affairs for the Charlotte and North Wilkesboro racetracks. Charlotte Observer, 15 July 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 24 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a usually oval course on which races are run

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