backstretch

noun

back·​stretch ˈbak-ˌstrech How to pronounce backstretch (audio)
: the side opposite the homestretch on a racecourse

Examples of backstretch in a Sentence

The horses are in the backstretch.
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Horses enter and exit a track at one of four gaps along the backstretch. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025 Cody Ware spins on the backstretch. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2025 At the end of the backstretch, Velazquez had to decide whether to continue to sit behind the leaders or shoot for the lead. Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 Moving with ease down the backstretch, Japan’s darling maintained his position. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for backstretch

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backstretch was in 1831

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“Backstretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backstretch. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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backstretch

noun
back·​stretch -ˌstrech How to pronounce backstretch (audio)
-ˈstrech
: the side of a racetrack that is opposite the part between the last turn and the finish line
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