paddock

noun

pad·​dock ˈpa-dək 

-dik

1

a

: a usually enclosed area used especially for pasturing or exercising animals

led the sheep into the paddock

especially : an enclosure where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race

b

Australia and New Zealand : an often enclosed field

2

: an area at an automobile racecourse where racing cars are parked

Examples of paddock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kids can also get out some energy by playing inside the dinosaur paddock or climbing to the top of the Jurassic World Lookout Towers, which offer incredible views of the park. —Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025

Over the years, Stewart has developed equestrian facilities, including stables, paddocks, and riding trails, alongside expansive meadows, woodlands, and gardens. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025

Before the paddock dives into the second race weekend of the season’s final triple-header, let’s dive into your post-Las Vegas GP questions. —Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025

After the tour, PEOPLE was treated to a special presentation by Chef Jeremy Ford, who whipped up caviar tarts at the paddock's Stubborn Seed pop-up. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English parrok, from Old English pearroc, from Medieval Latin parricus

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for paddock

• haddock
• dyadic
• faradic
• monadic
• nomadic
• sporadic
• triadic

Kids Definition

paddock

noun

pad·​dock ˈpad-ək 

-ik

1

: an enclosed area where animals are put to eat grass or to exercise

2

: an enclosed area where racehorses are saddled and paraded before moving to the racetrack