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 family celebrated Future's 6th birthday together with a quarantine obstacle course! Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 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 Highlights include a Hollywood car show, trick-or-treating throughout Liberty Station, live DJ entertainment, crafts, inflatable obstacle courses, a cornhole tournament, crafts and costume contest for all ages with prizes. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025 Hey Hey Hayride, 8-acre corn maze, Bruce Amato magic show, obstacle course and more. Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for obstacle course

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Oct. 2025.

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