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

Known for bringing luxury fashion into the Formula 1 paddock, Hamilton has built a reputation beyond racing through partnerships including his role as a Dior ambassador and guest designer. — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Farther afield are a stabling block, paddocks, a boating lake, and unspoiled woodland. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Let’s go to Sam for a report on Christian Horner coming home to the F1 paddock. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Its 153 acres are home to sprawling orchards, horse paddocks, and fragrant flower gardens. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

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