bullring

noun

bull·​ring ˈbu̇l-ˌriŋ How to pronounce bullring (audio)
 also  ˈbəl-
1
: an arena for bullfights
2
: a short oval track for horse or auto racing

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The first delay at the historic bullring of a racetrack came after the ceremonial first pitch featuring Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and Chipper Jones, joined by NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott. Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025 Then the pick-up trucks come and disgorge their expensive property around the bullring. Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 11 July 2025 Away from the Fujairah bullring, and back to the 21st century. Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 11 July 2025 This marks a return to the Winston-Salem, North Carolina historic quarter-mile bullring built into a football stadium following the success of the 2025 Clash, which sold out the historic venue and delivered the first Cup Series event at Bowman Gray since 1971. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bullring

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bullring was in 1802

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“Bullring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullring. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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