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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The activities range from a 22-mile (35km) swimming challenge to a 12km (seven-mile) obstacle course and, crucially, shared experiences with Stuart’s sons. Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 June 2025 That includes obstacle courses, games, face painting, family fitness demos and classes, water play, and local vendors. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 June 2025 The island-style resort features indoor and outdoor pools, an obstacle course, a fitness center and an entertainment center. Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025 The park will have an indoor obstacle course, and Amazon hopes the humanoid robots will be able to hop on the back of a Rivian electric van and step out to complete deliveries. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for obstacle course

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of obstacle course was in 1942

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“Obstacle course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obstacle%20course. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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