obstacle course
noun
: a military training course filled with obstacles (such as hurdles, fences, walls, and ditches) that must be negotiated
broadly
: a series of obstacles that must be overcome
Examples of obstacle course in a Sentence
We finally made it through the bureaucratic obstacle course and got our visas.
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Paintbox, the brand’s signature kid’s program, includes educational (animal print tracking) and active (obstacle courses) outdoor pursuits.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The free event includes activity stations for kids, such as an inflatable obstacle course, a zipline, a bounce house and themed crafts.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The event brings together 85 La Grange area students — most from Western Springs District 101— and 85 students from the Off the Street Club in Chicago will pair up to enjoy activities such as an obstacle course, face painting and grooving to music from a DJ.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Plans for the lagoon include kayaking, swimming, a floating obstacle course, a splash pad and a swim-up bar.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 16 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The free event includes activity stations for kids, such as an inflatable obstacle course, a zipline, a bounce house and themed crafts.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The event brings together 85 La Grange area students — most from Western Springs District 101— and 85 students from the Off the Street Club in Chicago will pair up to enjoy activities such as an obstacle course, face painting and grooving to music from a DJ.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Plans for the lagoon include kayaking, swimming, a floating obstacle course, a splash pad and a swim-up bar.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for obstacle course
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“Obstacle course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obstacle%20course. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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