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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Anderson trained for the show on an obstacle course in her backyard.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
There are a lot of funny action sequences, not just the obstacle course, especially in the back room of the store.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Highlights include a Hollywood car show, trick-or-treating, live DJ entertainment, crafts, inflatable obstacle courses, a cornhole tournament, crafts and costume contest for all ages with prizes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s made of dense foam pieces, including a base, cushion and two triangle pillows, allowing kiddos to create forts and obstacle courses along with sturdy, comfortable seating.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
There are a lot of funny action sequences, not just the obstacle course, especially in the back room of the store.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Highlights include a Hollywood car show, trick-or-treating, live DJ entertainment, crafts, inflatable obstacle courses, a cornhole tournament, crafts and costume contest for all ages with prizes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s made of dense foam pieces, including a base, cushion and two triangle pillows, allowing kiddos to create forts and obstacle courses along with sturdy, comfortable seating.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
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 9 Nov. 2025.
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