autocross

noun

au·​to·​cross ˈȯ-tō-ˌkrȯs How to pronounce autocross (audio)
ˈä-tō-
: an automobile gymkhana

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On the autocross course the GranCabrio quickly cut around the cones and hit impressive speeds on short straight stretches, quickly and confidently braking at the end of the course. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Photo : Michael Van Runkle Students take on the autocross course. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024 Enlarge / Hyundai prepared an autocross course to test the Elantra's handling. Peter Nelson, Ars Technica, 1 June 2024 Ford let journalists try new EcoBoosts on Los Angeles roads and a simple autocross course. Sam Smith, Car and Driver, 24 July 2023 As part of the day’s drive with the Ariya, Nissan took us to Sonoma Raceway and set up a small autocross course outlined with orange cones. Roberto Baldwin, The Verge, 20 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of autocross was in 1956

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“Autocross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autocross. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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