: a usually oval course for racing

Examples of racetrack in a Sentence

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Kamin Science Center has put Pittsburgh’s newest indoor racetrack into high gear with Science of Speed, a permanent motorsports exhibit that combines kart racing, simulators and STEM education. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 As a result, the annual statements of economic interest that lawmakers and other state officials are required to file with the State Ethics Commission do not have to show the racetrack perks. Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 Hollywood Park had a lively racetrack, the Forum hosted great shows and the Lakers played nearby. Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 To save itself, the industry turned to combining racetracks and casinos into racinos, to generate more revenue. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for racetrack

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racetrack was circa 1835

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“Racetrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racetrack. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a usually oval course on which races are run

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