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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hundreds of students came together to design, build, and test rovers on an Earth obstacle course to prepare for the moon. —Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 June 2026

Celebrating its 10th year, the Barbados Ninja Throwdown brings competitive obstacle course racing to the island, drawing athletes and spectators for a two-day competition. —Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Activities include open access to an in-water inflatable obstacle course, organized games and races, crafts, land inflatables, and a big splash competition off the diving boards. —Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026

There is a 50-meter Olympic-size pool, divided by an inflatable obstacle course for kids. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for obstacle course

• bourse
• coarse
• force
• gorse
• hoarse
• horse
• norse
• source
• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce